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2016 Jeep Wrangler Recalls & Safety Report
The following open safety recalls are on record with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler. Recalls apply to specific VINs and build ranges. Check your VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE Critical safety
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.
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.
NHTSA campaign # 24V196000 · Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) · Reported: 2024-03-14 · Airbag
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Critical safety
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.
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.
NHTSA campaign # 19V680000 · Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · Reported: 2019-09-26 · Seats/Restraints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE Critical safety
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.
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.
NHTSA campaign # 19V018000 · Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · Reported: 2019-01-15 · Airbag
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE Critical safety
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).
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.
NHTSA campaign # 16V734000 · Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · Reported: 2016-10-13 · Airbag
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE Critical safety
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.
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.
NHTSA campaign # 16V288000 · Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · Reported: 2016-05-11 · Airbag
Recall summary
This 2016 Jeep Wrangler has 5 open recalls on record with the U.S. NHTSA.
By affected component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE — 1 recall
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE — 1 recall
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE — 1 recall
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE — 1 recall
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE — 1 recall
By severity
- Critical safety — 5
Most recent recall reported: 2024-03-14.
Recall data is sourced from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Jeep Wrangler have open recalls?
Yes — there are 5 open NHTSA safety recalls on record for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler. Recalls apply to specific VIN and build ranges, so check your exact VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
How do I check if a recall applies to my exact VIN?
This page lists recalls at the model level. Enter your 17-character VIN on our free VIN lookup to see which recalls apply to your specific car and to monitor it for new ones.
Who pays for a recall repair?
Safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by a franchised dealer for the affected make — the manufacturer covers the cost. Start by confirming your VIN is affected, then contact a dealer.
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