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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V668
Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Components SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,425,627
Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled
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.
Summary
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.
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.
Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in June 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.
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