Recall 13V176 affects 5,440 2008-2012 Jeep Wrangler right-hand-drive vehicles for broken airbag clockspring circuits. Repair is free at any franchised Jeep dealer.
Jeep is recalling 5,440 2008-2012 Wrangler right-hand-drive vehicles because the airbag clockspring wiring assembly can break and leave the driver-side frontal airbag without a working circuit. In a crash that requires airbag deployment, the airbag can fail to protect the driver, which raises injury risk; the Jeep dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The airbag clockspring in a 2008-2012 Jeep Wrangler is the electrical connector that sits behind the steering wheel. It lets the driver airbag, horn, and steering-wheel controls stay connected while the wheel turns. For the airbag, that connection matters because the system needs an unbroken circuit to deploy the bag when a crash sensor commands it.
In affected right-hand-drive Wranglers, the clockspring assembly can develop broken airbag circuits. When that circuit opens, the airbag system loses the electrical path between the steering wheel airbag and the rest of the restraint system. That leaves the driver airbag unable to work as designed in a crash.
There is no warning sign before failure. If your Jeep has an airbag warning light or another restraint-system warning, treat it as a repair issue and have a Jeep dealer inspect it.
Who's affected?
Spans 5 Wrangler model years, all tied to the same air bag system component.
| 2010 Jeep Wrangler | air bag system |
|---|---|
| 2008 Jeep Wrangler | air bag system |
| 2009 Jeep Wrangler | air bag system |
| 2011 Jeep Wrangler | air bag system |
| 2012 Jeep Wrangler | air bag system |
| Units affected | 5,440 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the driver-side airbag clockspring wiring circuit breaks, the driver-side frontal airbag can fail to deploy in a crash. That means the airbag will not properly protect the driver. This increases the risk of injury. Schedule the recall work soon. 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 free clockspring replacement and steering wheel dust shield repair is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 13V176 when you call the dealer.
- Bring the recall notice if Jeep mailed one to you.
- Drive with extra caution until the repair is complete because a broken clockspring circuit prevents the driver-side frontal air bag from deploying in a crash.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Jeep technician replaces the airbag clockspring and adds a steering wheel dust shield. The clockspring carries the airbag circuit through the steering column, so the repair addresses the broken circuit condition described for right hand drive Wrangler vehicles. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. Owner notification began on June 10, 2013.
Timeline
| May 7, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 10, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V176?
Recall 13V176 covers 5,440 2008-2012 Jeep Wrangler right-hand-drive vehicles with airbag clockspring circuits that can break. In a crash requiring airbag deployment, the driver-side frontal airbag can fail to deploy, increasing injury risk. Jeep dealers replace the clockspring and add a steering wheel dust shield for free.
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 13V176. If it is, contact a franchised Jeep dealer to schedule the clockspring replacement and steering wheel dust shield installation. Reference recall number 13V176 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair at no cost, and Jeep dealers replace the clockspring and add the steering wheel dust shield free of charge. The recall repair began on June 10, 2013, so a dealer service desk can schedule the work now.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is loss of driver-side frontal airbag protection in a crash. If the clockspring circuit is broken, the airbag will not deploy when needed and will not properly protect the driver, increasing injury risk. Confirm your VIN, then schedule the free dealer repair.
What if I bought my Jeep Wrangler used?
The free repair still applies. Recalls follow the VIN, not the first owner, so a used 2008-2012 Jeep Wrangler can still be included. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Jeep dealer with recall number 13V176 to schedule the repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V176000 |
|---|---|
| Jeep customer service | 1-800-247-9753 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V176 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V176000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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