NHTSA Campaign Number
16V668000
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
What This Recall Page Shows
This page summarizes a single NHTSA recall campaign, including the defect description, safety consequence, and manufacturer's remedy. The affected vehicles listed below are the make/model/year combinations tracked in our database — this is not a VIN-specific result. To check whether your individual vehicle is covered by this recall, enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Click any vehicle below to view its full safety profile.
Affected Vehicles (23)
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Chrysler | 200 |
| 2012 | Chrysler | 200 |
| 2013 | Chrysler | 200 |
| 2014 | Chrysler | 200 |
| 2010 | Chrysler | Sebring |
| 2010 | Dodge | Avenger |
| 2011 | Dodge | Avenger |
| 2012 | Dodge | Avenger |
| 2013 | Dodge | Avenger |
| 2014 | Dodge | Avenger |
| 2010 | Dodge | Caliber |
| 2011 | Dodge | Caliber |
| 2012 | Dodge | Caliber |
| 2010 | Jeep | Compass |
| 2011 | Jeep | Compass |
| 2012 | Jeep | Compass |
| 2013 | Jeep | Compass |
| 2014 | Jeep | Compass |
| 2010 | Jeep | Patriot |
| 2011 | Jeep | Patriot |
| 2012 | Jeep | Patriot |
| 2013 | Jeep | Patriot |
| 2014 | Jeep | Patriot |
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This recall information is from NHTSA campaign 16V668000. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA. Contact your dealer or call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.