CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE; SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module in these vehicles can short circuit. If that happens, the frontal air bags, side air bags, and seat belt pretensioners may fail to deploy when the vehicle is in a crash that calls for them.
With these systems disabled, occupants face a higher risk of injury in a crash that would normally trigger deployment. Owners should not ignore this notice.
The remedy is free: an authorized dealer will replace the OCR module at no cost. Owners can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403, and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chrysler 200 | 2011201220132014 |
|---|---|
| Chrysler Sebring | 2010 |
| Dodge Avenger | 20102011201220132014 |
| Dodge Caliber | 201020112012 |
| Jeep Compass | 20102011201220132014 |
| Jeep Patriot | 20102011201220132014 |