Recall 96V-060
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1997 Jeep Wrangler: Air bags.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 96V-060
- Reported
- April 8, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- 700 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The air bag electronic control module (aecm) software contains an error which can delay the air bag deployment in certain crash situations.
The risk
Delayed deployment can cause increased injury to front seat vehicle occupants in a collision.
The fix
Dealers will replace the air bag electronic control module on these vehicles.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: interior; passive restraint; air bag. Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact chrysler at 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Jeep Wrangler 1997