Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V287000

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-04-10.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V287000

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module

Component
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
25,004
Reported to NHTSA
2019-04-10
Owners notified
2019-05-02

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X vehicles. Incorrect software may cause the occupant restraint controller (ORC) module to disable certain passive safety features.

Safety risk

Deactivated passive safety features can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC module software, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V42.

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

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Fiat 500X2019
Jeep Renegade2019

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.