Fiat Chrysler recalling 400,000 Jeep Wranglers and 40,000 Fiat 500s

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has released 2 recall. The first concerns 392,464 Jeep Wranglers in the US from the 2007-2010 model years because of steering wheel airbags. The second covers 39,217 units of the naturally aspirated 2012-2016 Fiat 500 related with the clutch release system.

Problem is with the Wranglers’ steering wheel, extreme accumulation of dust and dirt from outdoor driving off-road could jeopardize the clockspring in the steering-wheel assembly and prevent the air bag from deploying in case of a crash. When it comes to the Fiats, the clutch travel in a little percentage of cars geared up with manual transmissions may go beyond design criteria and ultimately damage components.

No injuries or mishaps been reported to arise from either issue.

Dealers will set up brand-new back covers and column shrouds in the Jeeps and update the clutch release systems in the 500s.

If you are owning one, anticipate to learn through the producer to set up service. In the case of the Fiat recall particularly, FCA prompts customers to observe the instructions on their recall notices.