Jeep · Canada · High
Jeep TJ: Seats and Restraints
Affects Jeep TJ · 1997–1998 — about 60 vehicles.
The hazard
THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG "CLOCK SPRING" WIRING HARNESS MAY BREAK WHEN TURNED TO THE "FULL LOCK" TURN POSITION WHILE THE SUSPENSION IS ARTICULATED. WHEN THE "CLOCK SPRING" BREAKS, THE AIR BAG IS DEACTIVATED AND THE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE. HORN AND CRUISE FUNCTIONS ARE ALSO LOST. CORRECTION: "CLOCK SPRING" WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONE THAT HAS MORE ROTATIONAL CAPABILITY.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational