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Jeep — Wrangler

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
Dirt on the terminal spool of the steering column can lead to the driver airbag failing to be released.
Origin
United States
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This alert was reported 3452 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
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What is this? This is about some Jeep Wrangler cars. Dirt can get on a part inside the steering column. This may stop the driver’s airbag from working right.

What's happening? Jeep has fixed the problem. They will clean the part so the airbag can work when needed.

Does this affect me? This affects Wrangler cars in many countries, including Germany, Spain, and the UK.

What should I do? Take your car to a Jeep dealer to have it checked. Ask your dealer if your car needs this fix.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Dirt on the terminal spool of the steering column can lead to the driver airbag failing to be released. · Origin: United States

First published
March 31, 2017
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/253485

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What is this product recall alert about?
Jeep — Wrangler. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Dirt on the terminal spool of the steering column can lead to the driver airbag failing to be released. · Origin: United States
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 31, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Bulgaria, Denmark, Spain, Finland, Greece, Croatia, Ireland, THE NETHERLANDS, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Slovakia, and United Kingdom.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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