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 DODGE CALIBER VEHICLES. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT DOOR LOCK ROD IN THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR.
Safety risk
AN UNLATCHED DOOR COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF AN UNBELTED FRONT SEAT PASSENGER BEING EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FRONT RIGHT DOOR LOCK ROD AS REQUIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 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
Air bags
32
97,000 mi
Electrical system
31
77,648 mi
Suspension
26
101,000 mi
Unknown or other
23
101,000 mi
Engine
20
70,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
18
77,700 mi
Power train
17
80,000 mi
Seat belts
16
97,000 mi
Steering
13
88,116 mi
Structure: body
8
101,000 mi
Exterior lighting
7
94,500 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
7
58,850 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)
6
58,850 mi
Engine and engine cooling
6
43,714 mi
Fuel system, gasoline
3
53,000 mi
Service brakes
3
55,000 mi
Wheels
3
57,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
2
35,950 mi
Visibility/wiper
2
60,500 mi
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification
1
—
Fuel system, other
1
96 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch
1
18,576 mi
Seats
1
—
Seats: front assembly: head restraint
1
—
Structure
1
42,312 mi
Structure: frame and members
1
50 mi
Suspension: subframe/mounting bracket
1
186,807 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
1
123,691 mi
Visibility: windshield
1
—
The 2009 model has about half 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.