Jeep Wrangler Recall R/2016/208: Airbag Circuit May Be Compromised, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Oct 2016
- Launched
- 2,165
- vehicles in the UK
- S40
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Wrangler vehicles built between 7 April 2010 and 2 May 2016. The driver' s airbag clockspring may ingest dust. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the air bag clock spring steering wheel back cover and steering column shrouds. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The driver' s airbag clockspring may ingest dust. This may cause the airbag warning light to illuminate. It may also affect the air bag operation in the event of a collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAG CIRCUIT MAY BE COMPROMISED Defect: The driver' s airbag clockspring may ingest dust. This may cause the airbag warning light to illuminate. It may also affect the air bag operation in the event of a collision. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the air bag clock spring steering wheel back cover and steering column shrouds.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the airbag warning light to illuminate.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the air bag clock spring steering wheel back cover and steering column shrouds.
Are You Affected?
Wrangler built between 7 April 2010 and 2 May 2016 may be included. Jeep estimates 2,165 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Jeep, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Jeep.
- Book with any franchised Jeep dealer, quoting the campaign code S40 or the DVSA reference R/2016/208. See how to get a Jeep recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 112 Jeep recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jeep recall launched before it was R/2016/215 on 7 Oct 2016, for vehicle may roll away. The one launched after it was R/2016/214 on 21 Oct 2016, for fire may occur. You can also see every Jeep recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/208, launched 12 October 2016. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.