Chrysler is recalling certain 2016 right-hand drive Jeep Wranglers due to potential air bag failure in crashes. Debris contamination may prevent driver air bag deployment, increasing injury risk. Owners can get free repairs from dealers.
An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Chrysler is recalling certain 2016 right-hand drive Jeep Wranglers because debris contamination could cause the driver's air bag to fail during a crash. This increases the risk of injury if the air bag doesn't deploy properly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227138-2016-jeep-wrangler-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury-if.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227138-2016-jeep-wrangler-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury-if · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V196000
“2016 Jeep Wrangler Air Bag Recall: Risk of Injury If Air Bag Fails to Deploy.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227138-2016-jeep-wrangler-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury-if. Based on NHTSA recall 24V196000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V196000).
Debris contamination in the clockspring (a part connecting the steering wheel to the air bag) can cause it to fail. This means the driver's air bag might not deploy during a crash, increasing injury risk.
Owners of 2016 right-hand drive Jeep Wranglers are affected. Drivers are at higher risk because the air bag failure could prevent injury protection in a crash.
Check if your 2016 Jeep Wrangler is a right-hand drive model. The recall was issued for specific vehicles that may have debris contamination in the clockspring.
Dealers will replace the clockspring, steering wheel back cover, and steering column shrouds at no cost.
Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024, so you should have received one if affected.
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.
Debris contamination may cause the clockspring to fail, preventing the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash.
Check if your 2016 Jeep Wrangler is a right-hand drive model, as the recall applies to specific vehicles with potential debris contamination.
Dealers will replace the clockspring, steering wheel back cover, and steering column shrouds at no cost. You can contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Jeep Wrangler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V196000 — Jeep Wrangler Jeep Wrangler Hello, I own a Jeep Wrangler that is covered by recall 24V196000 from Jeep Wrangler. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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