Vehicle recall R/2016/280

Jeep Wrangler recall: Airbag and/or pretensioner may fail to deploy in a collision

DVSA recall R/2016/280 names the Jeep Wrangler. It was launched 23 December 2016. It covers vehicles built 16 June 2015 to 14 August 2016.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2016/280
Launched: 23 December 2016
Issued by: JEEP
Manufacturer reference: S76
Vehicles: 235 across the lines below

What can go 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.

The fix

On affected vehicles the existing front end module wiring harness must be modified then routed and secured to a new location.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Jeep Wrangler	16 June 2015 to 14 August 2016	235

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Other recalls for these models

R/2016/208 Airbag circuit may be compromised 12 October 2016, Jeep Wrangler
R/2017/042 Airbag circuit may be compromised 31 March 2017, Jeep Wrangler
R/2015/192 Unintended vehicle movement 6 November 2015, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Cherokee
R/2018/068 Passenger Airbag inflator 19 March 2018, Jeep Wrangler
R/2018/081 Brake lamp switch may malfunction 6 April 2018, Jeep Wrangler
R/2015/073 Electronic stability control may become disabled 24 April 2015, Jeep Wrangler

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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