Jeep is recalling about 1,800 Wrangler SUVs from model year 2016 because their driver’s airbag may not deploy in an accident.
Jeep tells the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that dust and debris can get into the clockspring mechanism in the steering wheel, which can “prevent driver airbag deployment in certain crashes.”
Drivers would have no warning the problem had developed. Jeep is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to the issue.
Dealers will replace the clockspring itself, the steering wheel back cover, and the steering column shroud with parts designed to prevent dust and debris from entering.
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