CHAMPION WRANGLER 1997: AIR BAGS
| Make : CHAMPION | Model : WRANGLER | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 1996-01-01 - 1996-02-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 96V060000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1996-05-15 | Date Received by ODI: 1996-04-08 | Date Added to Database: 1996-04-17 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) | ||
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| Component: AIR BAGS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 700 | ||
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Summary:
THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE "AECM" SOFTWARE CONTAINS AN ERROR WHICH CAN DELAY THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IN CERTAIN CRASH SITUATIONS. |
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Consequence:
DELAYED DEPLOYMENT CAN CAUSE INCREASED INJURY TO FRONT SEAT VEHICLE OCCUPANTS IN A COLLISION. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE ON THESE VEHICLES. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: INTERIOR; PASSIVE RESTRAINT; AIR BAG. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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