Jeep Gladiator, Grand Cherokee, Grand Wagoneer and others: Driver clockspring/spiral cassette

Date

March 14, 2024

Filed by

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)

Vehicles

Chrysler Pacifica (2023, 2024); Chrysler Voyager (2023); Jeep Gladiator (2023); Jeep Grand Cherokee (2023); Jeep Grand Wagoneer (2023, 2024); Jeep Wagoneer (2023, 2024); Jeep Wrangler (2023, 2024); Ram 1500 (2023, 2024); Ram 2500 (2023, 2024); Ram 3500 (2023, 2024); Ram 4500 (2023, 2024); Ram 5500 (2023, 2024)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Component

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette; Steering › Column

Description of the defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Chrysler Pacifica, Ram 3500, Ram 3500 cab chassis, Ram 2500, Ram 4500 cab chassis, Ram 5500 cab chassis, 2023 Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and Chrysler Voyager vehicles. The steering column control module may not be welded properly, which can prevent the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Potentially affected

38164

What can happen

An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module, as necessary free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024 through June 20, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 14B, 33B, 34B, 35B, 36B.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

April 11, 2024

Manufacturer campaign number

14B,33B,34B,35B,36B

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

208

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Steering Column Control Module · Please see attached supplemental information titled FCA US LLC Recall Part Numbers-14B-Multiple Programs Airbag Warning Light-03142024.pdf · See attached document referenced above for the steering column control module part numbers.

Recall number

24V199000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Related recalls

• Related recall: BCS Automotive Interface Steering Column Control: Driver clockspring/spiral cassette (Nov. 14, 2023)
• Related recall: American Furukawa Steering Column Control: Driver clockspring/spiral cassette (May 29, 2024)

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.