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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 24V196📅 Mar 14, 2024

2016 Jeep Wrangler recall: airbag

⚠️ What's wrong

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain right hand drive 2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Debris contamination may cause the clockspring to fail, preventing the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash.

💥 The risk

An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the clockspring, steering wheel back cover, and steering column shrouds, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 27B.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
24V196000
Manufacturer recall #
27B
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)
Vehicles affected
1,831
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE
Owner phone
1-800-853-1403
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 4, 2024
Recall started by
ODI
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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 24V196 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 24V196?

2016 Jeep Wrangler. 1,831 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Jeep dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-853-1403.