| Make : JEEP | Model : WRANGLER | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 19960101 - 19970731 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V046000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19980413 | Date Received by ODI: 19980310 | Date Added to Database: 19980319 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1600 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG 'CLOCK SPRING' WIRING HARNESS CAN BREAK WHEN TURNED TO THE 'FULL LOCK' TURN POSITION. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY INCREASING THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCK SPRING IN THESE AIR BAGS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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