Air bags
- Component
- Air bags
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Vehicles affected
- 869
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2019-06-11
- Owners notified
- 2019-09-24
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
The miscalibrated ORC may incorrectly deploy the air bags during a frontal crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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.