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Passenger cars (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and 4 other models) - Repair

Official notice

23 Jan 2025

Last checked

27 Oct 2026

RecallScope risk estimate:HighCAA Japan

An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and 4 other models) - Repair. Electrical system (steering column control module) defect. ■ Defective component (part name): Electrical system (steering column control module). ■ Condition of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards and its cause: Due to an inappropriate manufacturing process, some electrical circuit joints in the steering column control module are insufficiently bonded. Consequently, poor electrical continuity may occur at these locations, causing the airbag warning light to illuminate and, in the worst case, preventing the driver's airbag from deploying in a frontal collision. Published 2025-01-23.

What to do now

(Recall notification number) 外-3933. ■ Corrective measures: On all vehicles, use diagnostic equipment to check whether the steering column control module's serial number identifies it as defective. If so, replace the steering column control module with a non-defective part.

Units affected

544

Recall number

外-3933

Official notice

2025-01-23

The hazard

Electrical system (steering column control module) defect. ■ Defective component (part name): Electrical system (steering column control module). ■ Condition of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards and its cause: Due to an inappropriate manufacturing process, some electrical circuit joints in the steering column control module are insufficiently bonded. Consequently, poor electrical continuity may occur at these locations, causing the airbag warning light to illuminate and, in the worst case, preventing the driver's airbag from deploying in a frontal collision.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the product name and identifiers below with the item you own. Check the official notice for the affected products and next steps.

Models

3BA-JL20L, 7BA-JL36L, 7BA-JL36S, 7BF-JT36, 7BA-WL20, 7BA-WL36L, 7BA-WL36LA, 3BA-JL36L, 3BA-JL36S, ABA-JL36L

Recall Numbers

外-3933

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Affected VINs (3)

1C4HJXJG8MW541949

1C4HJXMG8KW566276

1C4HJXMG8KW655801

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Affected products

Product 1

ジープ 「ラングラー アンリミテッド」「ラングラー」「グラディ エーター」 「グランド チェロキー」「グランド チェロキーL」

Units affected

544

Hazard

Electrical system (steering column control module) defect. ■ Defective component (part name): Electrical system (steering column control module). ■ Condition of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards and its cause: Due to an inappropriate manufacturing process, some electrical circuit joints in the steering column control module are insufficiently bonded. Consequently, poor electrical continuity may occur at these locations, causing the airbag warning light to illuminate and, in the worst case, preventing the driver's airbag from deploying in a frontal collision.

Where it was sold

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Location 1

JP · Japan

Affected area 1

JP · Japan

Company & contacts

Brand

Manufacturer

Not provided

Phone

0120-712-812

Brand: Jeep. Contact: Stellantis ジャパン株式会社 専用フリーダイヤル TEL:0120. Phone 0120-712-812.

Source & status

Source

Tier

official

Category

VEHICLES

Official classification

消費者庁 — 修理

Recall details

Recall number

外-3933

Event id

CAA-00000033372

Units affected

544

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

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