Chrysler 200, Sebring; Dodge Avenger and others: Air bags

Date

Sept. 15, 2016

Filed by

Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Vehicles

Chrysler 200 (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014); Chrysler Sebring (2010); Dodge Avenger (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014); Dodge Caliber (2010, 2011, 2012); Jeep Compass (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014); Jeep Patriot (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)

Component

Air Bags; Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

1435625

What can happen

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.

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

Aug. 15, 2017

Manufacturer campaign number

S61

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

16V668000

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.