Transport CanadaHigh Risk
1997 JEEP TJTransport Canada Recall #1998054
The official notice
Defect
THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG "CLOCK SPRING" WIRING HARNESS MAY BREAK WHEN TURNED TO THE "FULL LOCK" TURN POSITION WHILE THE SUSPENSION IS ARTICULATED. WHEN THE "CLOCK SPRING" BREAKS, THE AIR BAG IS DEACTIVATED AND THE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE. HORN AND CRUISE FUNCTIONS ARE ALSO LOST.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
"CLOCK SPRING" WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONE THAT HAS MORE ROTATIONAL CAPABILITY.
60 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 773Updated June 10, 2026