JEEP WRANGLER 1997: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V046000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| JEEP | WRANGLER | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-04-13 | 1998-03-10 | 1998-03-19 |
Production Dates: 1996-01-01 - 1997-07-31
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1600
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG 'CLOCK SPRING' WIRING HARNESS CAN BREAK WHEN TURNED TO THE 'FULL LOCK' TURN POSITION.
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY INCREASING THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCK SPRING IN THESE AIR BAGS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 13, 1998.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 1-800-992-1997.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
