Stellantis (FCA US, LLC) is recalling 1,831 right-hand drive (RHD) 2016 Jeep® Wrangler (JK) vehicles due to an issue that may prevent the driver’s side airbag from deploying in a crash.
According to the recall, debris contamination may cause the clockspring to fail, preventing the driver’s airbag from deploying in a crash. Some 2016 RHD models may have been built with a clockspring design that allows dust/debris to enter the mechanism, and they may experience a clockspring failure. An airbag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
The suspect period began on May 3rd, 2016, when Wrangler RHDs may have been produced with suspect parts, and ended on September 16th, 2016, when vehicle production stopped for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler RHD. The vehicle population was determined using vehicle production records.
Recall Chronology –
- On February 26, 2024, the FCA US Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance (“TSRC”) organization opened an investigation into some 2016 Jeep Wrangler RHD vehicles built with clock springs that potentially allow dust/debris to enter the mechanism that was not included in FCA US Recall ID S40 (NHTSA Recall ID 16V-288).
- During the calendar year 2017 through 2021, FCA US conducted an analysis of returned parts after repair for Warranty Extension X68.
- Between June 2022 and December 2023, FCA US and NHTSA engaged in multiple meetings to review field part return data and customer complaints made to both NHTSA and FCA US.
- As of February 29, 2024, FCA US is aware of 21 customer assistance records, 0 warranty claims, and 0 field reports potentially relating to this issue for all markets, with receipt dates ranging from May 24, 2018, through January 19, 2024.
- As of February 29, 2024, FCA US is unaware of any accidents or injuries potentially related to this issue for all markets.
- On March 7, 2024, FCA US determined, through the Vehicle Regulations Committee, to conduct a voluntary safety recall of the affected vehicles.
Dealers will replace the clockspring, steering wheel back cover, and steering column shrouds free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 3, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC’s number for this recall is 27B.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.
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