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2016 Jeep Wrangler recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on March 14, 2024. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: WRANGLER.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
24V196000March 14, 2024Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette
19V680000September 26, 2019Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage
19V018000January 15, 2019Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator ModuleDo not drive
16V734000October 13, 2016Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive
16V288000May 11, 2016Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

Systems involved: Air Bags (4) · Seat Belts (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 24V196000Manufacturer no. 27B

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette

Report received by NHTSA
March 14, 2024
Owner notification
April 4, 2024
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
1,831 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
WRANGLER

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V196000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V680000Manufacturer no. VA6

Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage

Report received by NHTSA
September 26, 2019
Owner notification
March 26, 2020
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
11,463 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler
October 13, 2010 – March 27, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
WRANGLER

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.

Safety risk

A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 19, 2019. Owners will received a second letter and the recall began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VA6.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V680000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V018000Manufacturer no. V01

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Do not drive advisory

Report received by NHTSA
January 15, 2019
Owner notification
February 4, 2019
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
1,413,222 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler
Not reported – September 17, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
WRANGLER

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V018000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V734000Manufacturer no. S76

Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive

Report received by NHTSA
October 13, 2016
Owner notification
November 10, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
182,743 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler
June 16, 2015 – August 14, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
WRANGLER

Defect summary

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).

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V734000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V288000Manufacturer no. S40

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA
May 11, 2016
Owner notification
August 11, 2016
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
7,196 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler
February 16, 2010 – May 2, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
WRANGLER

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Right Hand Drive Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to May 2, 2016. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.

Safety 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.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S40.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V288000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: March 14, 2024.