Jeep Wrangler recall: Airbag and/or pretensioner may fail to deploy in a collision
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The front impact sensor wire(s) may become detached during a crash event before the �impact signal� is recorded by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). This may affect deployment of airbags and/or operation of pretensioners.
- What to do
- Contact a Jeep dealer to book the free repair. On affected vehicles the existing front end module wiring harness must be modified then routed and secured to a new location.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The front impact sensor wire(s) may become detached during a crash event before the �impact signal� is recorded by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). This may affect deployment of airbags and/or operation of pretensioners.
The fix
On affected vehicles the existing front end module wiring harness must be modified then routed and secured to a new location.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrangler | 16 Jun 2015 | 14 Aug 2016 | 235 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 23 December 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.