Jeep Renegade: Air bags

Date

June 11, 2019

Filed by

Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Vehicles

Jeep Renegade (2019)

Component

Air Bags; Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module

Description of the defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Renegade vehicles equipped with the Upland trim package. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may have been incorrectly calibrated.

Potentially affected

869

What can happen

The miscalibrated ORC may incorrectly deploy the air bags during a frontal crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC. The recall began September 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V73.

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

Sept. 24, 2019

Manufacturer campaign number

V73

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

19V438000

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.