Chrysler 200; Dodge Avenger; Jeep Liberty: Sensor/control module-inactive

Date

Oct. 10, 2017

Filed by

Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Vehicles

Chrysler 200 (2012, 2013); Dodge Avenger (2012, 2013); Jeep Liberty (2011, 2012)

Component

Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Seats › Front Assembly › Head Restraint

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

363930

What can happen

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.

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

Dec. 4, 2017

Manufacturer campaign number

T56

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

ODI

Recall number

17V640000

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.