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Jeep Wrangler Recall 16V290: Driver Air Bag May Not Deploy in a Crash

NHTSA campaign 16V290, reported May 11, 2016, 388,532 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The clockspring assembly in the steering column can become contaminated with dust, which may cause the driver's frontal air bag circuit to fail.

If the air bag circuit fails, the driver's frontal air bag may not deploy in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the driver.

The repair is free. Dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud. Owners will be notified by Chrysler, but you can also contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 and check your VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V290Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Jeep Wrangler JK vehicles manufactured March 2, 2006, to August 13, 2010. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.
Risk
Failure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S33.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Jeep Wrangler2007200820092010