Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module (16V734000)

WARNING: This page is about the Wrangler 75th Anniversary Edition, Automatic Trans, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2016-10-13
Reference number: 16V734000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 16V734000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2016 JEEP WRANGLER

2017 JEEP WRANGLER

Campaign No: 16V734000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 182743

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 2015 JUN

Ending Date of Manufacture: 2016 AUG

SYSTEM

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured June 16, 2015, to August 14, 2016. In certain crash conditions, the front impact sensor wiring may be pulled until it detaches before a signal can be received by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC).

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT

If the ORC module does not receive a signal from the front impact sensor, both frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the front impact sensor wiring and relocate the impact sensor branch, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S76.

NOTES

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.