Driver side: inflator moduleRecall 16V-290 · 2007–2010 Jeep Wrangler
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 16V-290 covers 388,532 2007–2010 Jeep Wrangler for a driver side: inflator module problem, reported to NHTSA on May 11, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 47% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V290000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Jeep Wrangler JK vehicles manufactured March 2, 2006, to August 13, 2010. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.
The risk
Failure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S33.
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.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
47%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 20,884 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 2, 2006 to August 13, 2010. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Air Bag Clockspring Wiring FailureNHTSA