Model year 2017 · Jeep

2017 Jeep Wrangler recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler. The most recent was reported on September 26, 2019. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: WRANGLER.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
19V680000	September 26, 2019	Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage
18V524000	August 9, 2018	Electrical System › Wiring › Front Underhood
18V098000	February 8, 2018	Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch
16V849000	November 23, 2016	Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly
16V734000	October 13, 2016	Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Electrical System (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Seat Belts (1)

Recall records

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 2017 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 18V524000Manufacturer no. U87

Electrical System › Wiring › Front Underhood

Report received by NHTSA: August 9, 2018
Owner notification: October 2, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 12,779 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler: August 30, 2017 – June 27, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: WRANGLER

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.

Safety risk

A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.

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 18V524000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V098000Manufacturer no. U09

Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch

Report received by NHTSA: February 8, 2018
Owner notification: March 22, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 39,456 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler: August 7, 2017 – September 20, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: WRANGLER

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Caravan and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The brake switches on these vehicles may malfunction, keeping the brake lights illuminated and/or allowing the vehicle to be shifted out of the PARK position without the brake pedal being pushed.

Safety risk

Having the brake lamps continuously illuminated or being able to shift the vehicle out of PARK when the brake pedal is not pressed (and the ignition is in the RUN mode) can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake switches, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U09.

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 18V098000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V849000Manufacturer no. S90

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly

Report received by NHTSA: November 23, 2016
Owner notification: January 12, 2017
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 359 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler: November 1, 2016 – November 3, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: WRANGLER

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured November 1, 2016, to November 3, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a fuel tank that has a cracked or broken control valve, possibly resulting in a fuel leak in a rollover event, debris in the fuel tank and/or the potential of over fueling the vehicle.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and Jeep dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace fuel tank and sending unit, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 12, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S90.

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 16V849000, 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 2017 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

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: September 26, 2019.