JEEP WRANGLER 1997: AIR BAGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 96V060000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| JEEP | WRANGLER | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1996-05-15 | 1996-04-08 | 1996-04-17 |
Production Dates: 1996-01-01 - 1996-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: AIR BAGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 700
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE "AECM" SOFTWARE CONTAINS AN ERROR WHICH CAN DELAY THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IN CERTAIN CRASH SITUATIONS.
DELAYED DEPLOYMENT CAN CAUSE INCREASED INJURY TO FRONT SEAT VEHICLE OCCUPANTS IN A COLLISION.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE ON THESE VEHICLES.
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.
