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Jeep Patriot Recall 13V233: Air Bags:Side/Window; Electrical System:Software; Seat Belts

NHTSA campaign 13V233, reported June 4, 2013, 254,396 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V233Chrysler Group LLC
Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; SEAT BELTS
Problem
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured May 6, 2008, through July 20, 2012. The affected vehicles have a software error which may result in a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the seatbelt pre-tensioners and/or side airbags.
Risk
In the event of a rollover necessitating airbag deployment, the software error can lead to a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the side curtain airbag and/or seatbelt pre-tensioners. As a result, vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall number is N01.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Jeep Compass201020112012
Jeep Patriot201020112012