Stellantis Recalls 38,164 Vehicles For Steering Column Module Issues
16 Nameplates Have Models Affected By Recall...
Stellantis (FCA US, LLC) is recalling approximately 38,164 vehicles because the steering column control module (SCCM) may not be welded properly. This can prevent the driver’s airbag from deploying in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, “Occupant Crash Protection.”
An airbag that does not deploy when intended may result in an increased risk of injury to the driver in certain crashes. Once flexible flat cable (FFC) cable separation occurs, an airbag warning light will illuminate in the instrument panel cluster.
The defective component is the clockspring within the SCCM, which is from Recalled Component, supplied to FCA US LLC by three different SCCM suppliers.
Vehicles Affected –
| Vehicle | Model Year | Production Dates | Total Units Affected |
| Chrysler Pacifica | 2023 – 2024 | 4/4/2023 to 8/2/2023 | 2,449 |
| Chrysler Voyager | 2023 | 3/30/2023 to 8/16/2023 | 529 |
| Jeep Gladiator | 2023 | 3/24/2023 to 7/7/2023 | 1,446 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2023 | 3/27/2023 to 8/2/2023 | 1,697 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee L | 2023 | 4/4/2023 to 8/2/2023 | 2,023 |
| Jeep Grand Wagoneer / Wagoneer | 2023 – 2024 | 3/27/2023 to 6/30/2023 | 2,432 |
| Jeep Wrangler | 2023 – 2024 | 3/24/2023 to 7/27/2023 | 6,194 |
| Ram 1500 | 2023 – 2024 | 3/7/2023 to 8/24/2023 | 8,526 |
| Ram 1500 Classic | 2023 | 5/15/2023 to 7/28/2023 | 3,370 |
| Ram 2500 | 2023 – 2024 | 3/27/2023 to 6/28/2023 | 5,505 |
| Ram 3500 | 2023 – 2024 | 3/27/2023 to 6/24/2023 | 1,987 |
| Ram 3500 Chassis Cab | 2023 – 2024 | 4/1/2023 to 6/24/2023 | 604 |
| Ram 3500 Chassis Cab < 10K | 2023 | 4/17/2023 to 6/28/2023 | 18 |
| Ram 4500/5500 Chassis Cab | 2023 – 2024 | 4/1/2023 to 6/24/2023 | 1,384 |
Recall Chronology –
- On November 9, 2023, the FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance (“TSRC”) organization was notified of a potential issue related to an internal weld within SCCMs on some FCA US LLC vehicles.
- From November 2023 through January 2024, FCA US TSRC conducted an analysis of SCCM failure patterns and vehicle history and determined that the affected vehicles may have been built with SCCMs that have poor weld adhesion between the FFC and busbar.
- On February 7, 2024, the FCA US TSRC organization recognized a vehicle build issue on certain vehicles related to a condition that can prevent the driver’s airbag from deploying in the event of a vehicle crash, potentially resulting in noncompliance with FMVSS No. 208.
- On March 7, 2024, FCA US determined, through the Vehicle Regulations Committee, to conduct a voluntary safety recall of the affected vehicles.
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 3, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC’s numbers for this recall are 14B, 33B, 34B, 35B, and 36B.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.
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