Jeep Wrangler Recall R/2016/280: Airbag And/or Pretensioner May Fail To Deploy In A Collision, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Dec 2016
- Launched
- 235
- vehicles in the UK
- S76
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Wrangler vehicles built between 16 June 2015 and 14 August 2016. The front impact sensor wire(s) may become detached during a crash event before the ,impact signal, is recorded by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). The dealer will modify the existing front end module wiring harness then routed and secured to a new location. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front impact sensor wire(s) may become detached during a crash event before the ,impact signal, is recorded by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). This may affect deployment of airbags and/or operation of pretensioners.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAG AND/OR PRETENSIONER MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY IN A COLLISION Defect: The front impact sensor wire(s) may become detached during a crash event before the �impact signal� is recorded by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). This may affect deployment of airbags and/or operation of pretensioners. Remedy: On affected vehicles the existing front end module wiring harness must be modified then routed and secured to a new location.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: airbag and/or pretensioner may fail to deploy in a collision.
The Fix
The dealer will modify the existing front end module wiring harness then routed and secured to a new location.
Are You Affected?
Wrangler built between 16 June 2015 and 14 August 2016 may be included. Jeep estimates 235 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 S76 or the DVSA reference R/2016/280. 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/2016/214 on 21 Oct 2016, for fire may occur. The one launched after it was R/2016/288 on 27 Jan 2017, for seat may not perform correctly in a collision. You can also see every Jeep recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/280, launched 23 December 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.