Wrangler 4WD V6-3.8L (2009)
Technical Service Bulletin # J13
Date: 090609
Recall - Steering Column Control Module Defect
May 2009
Dealer Service Instructions for:
Safety Recall J13
Steering Column Control Module
Models
2009 (JC) Dodge Journey
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles built from February 09, 2009 through February 24, 2009 (MDH 020916 through 022417).
2009 (JK) Jeep(R) Wrangler
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles built from February 10, 2009 through February 26, 2009 (MDH 021008 through 022608).
2009 (WK) Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee
(XK) Jeep(R) Commander
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles built from February 19, 2009 through February 25, 2009 (MDH 021910 through 022509).
IMPORTANT:
Many of the vehicles within the above build period have already been inspected or repaired and, therefore, have been excluded from this recall.
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer new vehicle inventory. Federal law requires you to complete this recall service on these vehicles
before retail delivery. Dealers should also consider this requirement to apply to used vehicle inventory and should perform this recall on vehicles in
for service. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process.
Subject
The Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) on about 4,300 of the above vehicles may have the squib connector wiring reversed for the driver airbag
module. This could cause the driver side airbag not to deploy as intended and increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Repair
The Steering Column Control Module build date code must be inspected on all vehicles. Those vehicles that have Steering Column Control Modules
with a Julian date code of 0409, 0419, or 0429 must receive an additional inspection on the driver airbag squib wires. Steering Column Control Modules
with suspect driver airbag squib wires must be replace.
Alternate Transportation
Dealers should attempt to minimize customer inconvenience by placing the owner in a loaner vehicle if inspection determines that Steering Column
Control Module replacement is required and the vehicle must be held overnight.
Parts Information
There will be no initial parts distribution. Parts should only be ordered after inspection determines the need for replacement.
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