Jeep Wrangler Recall R/2018/068: Passenger Airbag Inflator, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 Mar 2018
- Launched
- 555
- vehicles in the UK
- U03
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Wrangler vehicles built between 25 April 2008 and 11 July 2013. The front passenger airbag inflator (PAB) may contain propellant that could possibly degrade over a period of time. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the inflator assembly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front passenger airbag inflator (PAB) may contain propellant that could possibly degrade over a period of time. This may cause metal fragments to pass through the air bag and into the vehicle interior at high speed which may result in injury to vehicle occupants in the event of a deployment event.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Passenger Airbag inflator Defect: The front passenger airbag inflator (PAB) may contain propellant that could possibly degrade over a period of time. This may cause metal fragments to pass through the air bag and into the vehicle interior at high speed which may result in injury to vehicle occupants in the event of a deployment event. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the inflator assembly.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause metal fragments to pass through the air bag and into the vehicle interior at high speed which may result in injury to vehicle occupants in the event of a deployment event.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the inflator assembly.
Are You Affected?
Wrangler built between 25 April 2008 and 11 July 2013 may be included. Jeep estimates 555 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 U03 or the DVSA reference R/2018/068. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| WranglerPassenger airbag inflator | Urgent | R/2026/135 | |
| WranglerPassenger airbag inflator | Urgent | R/2026/130 | |
| WranglerJeep Wrangler check engine malfunction indicator lamp incorrect operation and warning | Low | R/2026/060 | |
| Grand Cherokee, WranglerJeep Wrangler and 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV vehicles. High voltage battery | Urgent | R/2026/029 | |
| WranglerWarning chime does not cancel | Low | R/2025/285 |
This is one of 112 Jeep recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jeep recall launched before it was R/2017/320 on 15 Dec 2017, for brake booster water shield may be incorrectly installed. The one launched after it was R/2018/081 on 6 Apr 2018, for brake lamp switch may malfunction. You can also see every Jeep recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/068, launched 19 March 2018. 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.