Make : JEEP | Model : WRANGLER | Year : 1997 |
Build Dates : 19960101 - 19970731 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V046000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19980413 | Date Received by ODI: 19980310 | Date Added to Database: 19980319 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1600 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
||
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY INCREASING THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT. |
||
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCK SPRING IN THESE AIR BAGS. |
||
Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |