2011 Jeep Wrangler Recalls

What To Do If Your Wrangler Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Jeep, so if you own a 2011 Wrangler take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

1. Call Jeep to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge.
2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance.
3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page.

Recent 2011 Wrangler Recalls

• AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Recall for 2011 Jeep Wrangler

  • Recall Announced NOVEMBER 02 2011
  • NHTSA Reference #11V528000
  • Number Affected 5,334

  Summary: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 right hand drive (RHD) Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured from February 1, 2007, through October 10, 2011. Some vehicles may be equipped with driver's airbag clockspring assemblies that could experience a compromised airbag circuit resulting in an airbag lamp illumination, which indicates that the airbag may not deploy.

  Consequence: A broken electrical circuit in the airbag clockspring wiring assembly can lead to non-deployment of the driver frontal airbag and will not be able to properly protect the driver in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injuries.

  Fix: Chrysler will notify owners and remedy the vehicles as necessary free of charge. Chrysler will mail to owners an interim notification during January 2012. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #11V528000 »

• STEERING:COLUMN Recall for 2011 Jeep Wrangler

  • Recall Announced JUNE 08 2011
  • NHTSA Reference #11V315000
  • Number Affected 11,096

  Summary: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011dodge journey, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 200, Chrysler 200 convertible, Dodge avenger, Dodge nitro, Jeep liberty, Dodge caliber, Jeep compass, Jeep patriot, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country vehicles. Some of these vehicles may have been built with a missing or incorrectly installed steering column pivot rivet.

  Consequence: A missing or incorrectly installed rivet could compromise the ability of the steering column to support the occupant loads in the event of a frontal crash, decreasing the effectiveness of the frontal impact safety system. As a result, the condition may increase the potential for injury in a frontal crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect for rivet presence and alignment and repair the steering column pivot as required, free of charge. The safety recall began on July 4, 2011. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #11V315000 »

• POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Recall for 2011 Jeep Wrangler

  • Recall Announced MARCH 01 2011
  • NHTSA Reference #11V145000
  • Number Affected 18,326

  Summary: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured from July 12, 2010, through September 10, 2010. Some vehicles may experience a degradation of fastener torque for various front and rear axle attachments to the chassis module.

  Consequence: This could result in noise, or ultimately, degradation in steering and handling characteristics which could lead to loss of directional control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will re-torque all nineteen fasteners to the maximum residual torque values. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on March 24, 2011. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #11V145000 »