Make : JEEP | Model : WRANGLER | Year : 1997 |
Build Dates : 19960101 - 19960201 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V060000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19960515 | Date Received by ODI: 19960408 | Date Added to Database: 19960417 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
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Component: AIR BAGS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 700 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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 | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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