NHTSA recall 98V-046 (98V046000)

air bags recall reported March 10, 1998 - about 1,600 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V046000
Also written as: 98V-046
Reported: March 10, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~1,600
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG 'CLOCK SPRING' WIRING HARNESS CAN BREAK WHEN TURNED TO THE 'FULL LOCK' TURN POSITION.

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY INCREASING THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCK SPRING IN THESE AIR BAGS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-046 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Jeep Wrangler - 1997

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