CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X vehicles. Incorrect software may cause the occupant restraint controller (ORC) module to disable certain passive safety features.
- Risk
- Deactivated passive safety features can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC module software, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V42.
- 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
Some 2019 Fiat 500X and Jeep Renegade vehicles have incorrect software in the occupant restraint controller (ORC) module, the unit that manages airbags and other passive safety features. The software can cause the module to disable certain passive safety features.
If these features are deactivated, the risk of injury increases in the event of a crash. Owners should be aware that the vehicle may not be providing the protection it was designed to give.
Chrysler will notify owners, and authorized dealers will update the ORC module software free of charge. Owners can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (recall V42), and can check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Fiat 500X | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Jeep Renegade | 2019 |