1997 Jeep Wrangler Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1997 Jeep Wrangler. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 98V046000Mar 10, 19981,600 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Frontal
  Covers: Jeep Wrangler 1997

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, the air bag may not deploy increasing the risk of serious injury to the occupant.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the clock spring in these air bags.

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• 97V080000May 16, 1997125,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive
  Covers: Jeep Wrangler 1997, Grand Cherokee 1997, Dodge Dakota 1997 +3 more

  Reported issue: The electrical circuit design allows the potential for an inadvertent air bag deployment upon vehicle ignition shut down.

  Possible consequence: Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the air bag electronic control module with a newly designed module.

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• 96V060000Apr 8, 1996700 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags
  Covers: Jeep Wrangler 1997

  Reported issue: The air bag electronic control module (aecm) software contains an error which can delay the air bag deployment in certain crash situations.

  Possible consequence: Delayed deployment can cause increased injury to front seat vehicle occupants in a collision.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the air bag electronic control module on these vehicles.

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