Investigation PE00018: 2000 Jeep Wrangler

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Apr 14, 2000

Closed

Oct 13, 2000

Model years

2000

Subject

Air bag module detachment

Component: Air bags

Summary

Odi has received a commplaint stating that the driver-side frontal air bag module detached from the steering wheel while attemption to use the horn for the first time in a brand new model year 2000 jeep wrangle (purchased I late march 2000).the air bag module fell off the steering wheel and was hanging by its wires.the repairing delership stated that the two mounting screws, holding the integtated horn/air bag module to the steering wheel, were missing.this investigationn is opened to determine the scope of the potential problem of mis-assembled air bag modules in th ejeep wrangle vehicles.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 2000 Jeep Wrangler251 complaints