Frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassetteRecall 24V-196 · 2016 Jeep Wrangler
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) recall 24V-196 covers 1,831 2016 Jeep Wrangler for a frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette problem, reported to NHTSA on March 14, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q1) shows 37% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V196000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
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
37%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 24 vehicles were listed as unreachable.