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.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING, 300, CHARGER (LX) AND DODGE CHALLENGER (LC), AVENGER (JS), AND JOURNEY (JC), AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2011 DODGE RAM LIGHT DUTY PICKUP (DS) VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SEPARATION AT THE CRIMPED END OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY.
Safety risk
LEAKED POWER STEERING FLUID ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE AS NECESSARY THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING; DODGE AVENGER AND NITRO; JEEP LIBERTY, COMMANDER AND GRAND CHEROKEE; AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 DODGE RAM TRUCK. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY FORMED OR MISSING BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP.
Safety risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
CHRYSLER WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Electrical system
38
62,000 mi
Air bags
37
95,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
27
68,000 mi
Engine
23
80,000 mi
Power train
19
92,000 mi
Unknown or other
17
136,000 mi
Seat belts
15
70,000 mi
Service brakes
11
90,827 mi
Steering
8
59,227 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)
6
75,400 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
6
80,221 mi
Engine and engine cooling
5
17,774 mi
Structure
4
3,000 mi
Exterior lighting
3
44,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
3
22,000 mi
Structure: body
3
120,000 mi
Wheels
3
37,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
2
20,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
2
37,000 mi
Visibility/wiper
2
40,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly
1
76,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
1
80,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal
1
40,000 mi
Fuel system, diesel: storage: tank assembly
1
80,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline
1
39,150 mi
Latches/locks/linkages
1
43,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
1
43,000 mi
Parking brake
1
115,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)
1
142,086 mi
Seats
1
—
Steering: electric power assist system
1
3,000 mi
Suspension
1
46,221 mi
Tires
1
46,000 mi
Tires: valve
1
71,000 mi
Traction control system
1
40,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
1
105,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls
1
175,000 mi
The 2009 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 2011 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
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.