Jeep Compass, Patriot: Side/window

Date

June 4, 2013

Filed by

Chrysler Group LLC

Vehicles

Jeep Compass (2010, 2011, 2012); Jeep Patriot (2010, 2011, 2012)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Component

Air Bags › Side/Window; Electrical System › Software; Seat Belts

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

254396

What can happen

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.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

June 21, 2013

Manufacturer campaign number

N01

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

13V233000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.