Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 16V668000

Seat belts: pretensioner

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2016-09-15.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V668000

Seat belts: pretensioner

Component
Seat belts: pretensioner
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
1,435,625
Reported to NHTSA
2016-09-15
Owners notified
2017-08-15

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 risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

Scope of coverage

23 model years across 6 models.

ModelYears on record
Chrysler 2002014 2013 2012 2011
Chrysler Sebring2010
Dodge Avenger2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
Dodge Caliber2012 2011 2010
Jeep Compass2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
Jeep Patriot2014 2013 2012 2011 2010

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.