2007-16 Jeep Wrangler SUVs Recalled

Airbag systems may malfunction.

Last week, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling over 500,000 Jeep Wrangler SUVs, model years 2007-2016.

The company says some of those vehicles may have developed problems with the airbag systems that could prevent them from deploying if involved in a collision.

According to FCA's website:

"Located in a vehicle's steering wheel, a clockspring forms part of the circuit that helps control airbag function. An investigation by FCA US determined excessive exposure to dust and dirt - consistent with extensive off-road driving or driving with a vehicle's top and/or doors removed - may compromise the clockspring and eventually prevent driver-side airbag deployment in a crash."

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will mail recall notices to owners, asking them to take their vehicles to Jeep dealerships for service. Dealers will install new a back cover for the steering wheel and a new shroud for the steering column.