Jeep Wrangler Recall R/2024/287: Jeep Wrangler 2016 (JK) Airbag Clockspring, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Aug 2024
- Launched
- 187
- vehicles in the UK
- 27B
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Wrangler vehicles built between 2 June 2015 and 16 September 2016. The steering wheel airbag clock spring may have been built with a design that can allow dust or dirt to enter the mechanism when exposed to certain environmental conditions. The dealer will replace the steering wheel airbag clock spring. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The steering wheel airbag clock spring may have been built with a design that can allow dust or dirt to enter the mechanism when exposed to certain environmental conditions.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Jeep Wrangler 2016 (JK) Airbag clockspring Defect: On certain vehicles the steering wheel airbag clock spring may have been built with a design that can allow dust or dirt to enter the mechanism when exposed to certain environmental conditions. Remedy: Replacement of the steering wheel airbag clock spring.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: jeep Wrangler 2016 (JK) Airbag clockspring.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the steering wheel airbag clock spring.
Are You Affected?
Wrangler built between 2 June 2015 and 16 September 2016 may be included. Jeep estimates 187 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 27B or the DVSA reference R/2024/287. 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/2024/196 on 28 Jun 2024, for front upper control arm to steering knuckle pinch bolts. The one launched after it was R/2024/288 on 22 Aug 2024, for jeep Renegade and Compass PHEV 12V cable connection. You can also see every Jeep recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/287, launched 22 August 2024. 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.