Recall 11V528 covers 5,437 2008-2012 Jeep Wrangler vehicles with an airbag clockspring circuit defect. Repair will be free at any franchised Jeep dealer once available.
Jeep is recalling 5,437 2008-2012 Wrangler right-hand-drive vehicles under recall 11V528 because the driver's airbag clockspring circuit can fail and turn on the airbag lamp. If the circuit breaks, the driver frontal airbag can fail to deploy in a crash, and a Jeep dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
In NHTSA campaign 11V528, the affected 2008-2012 Jeep Wrangler uses a driver airbag clockspring assembly behind the steering wheel. The clockspring is a rotating electrical connector. It keeps the driver's airbag circuit connected while the wheel turns left and right.
On certain right-hand-drive Wranglers, that clockspring circuit can become compromised. Once the circuit is open or unstable, the vehicle turns on the airbag warning lamp. The same circuit problem means the driver's frontal airbag is not assured to deploy in a crash, which is the safety issue in this recall.
There is no warning sign before the clockspring circuit fails. After the circuit is compromised, the airbag lamp turns on, and that light means the driver airbag system needs dealer inspection and recall repair.
Who's affected?
Covers one Wrangler model line across the 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012 model years, all tied to the front air bag.
| 2010 Jeep Wrangler | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2008 Jeep Wrangler | front air bag |
| 2009 Jeep Wrangler | front air bag |
| 2011 Jeep Wrangler | front air bag |
| 2012 Jeep Wrangler | front air bag |
| Units affected | 5,437 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
A broken circuit in the airbag clockspring wiring can keep the driver frontal airbag from deploying in a crash. That means the airbag will not properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injury. Schedule the recall service as soon as the remedy is available. Repair will be free at any franchised Jeep dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2012 Jeep Wrangler is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Jeep dealer and ask whether the airbag clockspring remedy is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 11V528 when you call, and ask the dealer to check for any open Jeep instructions tied to the driver frontal airbag.
- Tell the dealer if the airbag lamp is on; the clockspring circuit fault is tied to driver frontal airbag non-deployment.
- Call Jeep customer service at 1-800-853-1403 with questions about the recall notice or repair path.
What happens at the repair
For recall 11V528, the filing says Jeep will notify owners and remedy affected right hand drive Wrangler vehicles as necessary, free of charge. It does not name a final parts procedure in the remedy text. At the dealer, a Jeep technician will address the driver's airbag clockspring assembly or related circuit work required by the campaign once the repair is available. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| November 2, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
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Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V528?
Recall 11V528 covers 5,437 2008-2012 Jeep Wrangler right-hand-drive vehicles with a driver's airbag clockspring wiring defect. A broken circuit can stop the driver frontal airbag from deploying in a crash. Jeep will remedy affected vehicles free of charge.
What should I do if my 2008-2012 Jeep Wrangler is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Wrangler is included in recall 11V528. If it is, contact a franchised Jeep dealer and ask for the driver's airbag clockspring remedy. Reference recall number 11V528 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and the recall remedy says affected Jeep Wrangler vehicles will be fixed free of charge. A franchised Jeep dealer handles the repair.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that the driver frontal airbag will not deploy in a crash. The recall identifies a broken electrical circuit in the clockspring wiring assembly, which prevents the airbag from properly protecting the driver and increases injury risk.
What warning signs should I watch for?
The warning sign is an illuminated airbag lamp. The recall says the lamp indicates the driver's airbag circuit is compromised and the airbag will not deploy as intended. If the lamp is on, call a franchised Jeep dealer and reference recall 11V528.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V528000 |
|---|---|
| Jeep customer service | 1-800-853-1403 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V528 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V528000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →