CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE; SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles. A component within the occupant restraint controller (ORC) may fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying in the event of a rear-end crash.
- Risk
- If the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, the front seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is T56.
- 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
Certain vehicles may have a faulty occupant restraint controller (ORC), a module that controls safety systems. The component can fail and keep the active headrests from deploying in a rear-end collision.
If the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, front seat occupants face a higher risk of injury.
Dealers will replace the occupant restraint controller as needed, free of charge. Owners can call FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (recall T56), and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chrysler 200 | 20122013 |
|---|---|
| Dodge Avenger | 20122013 |
| Jeep Liberty | 20112012 |