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 2011DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP WRANGLER, CHRYSLER 200, CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE, DODGE AVENGER, DODGE NITRO, JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE CALIBER, JEEP COMPASS, JEEP PATRIOT, DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED STEERING COLUMN PIVOT RIVET.
Safety risk
A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED RIVET COULD COMPROMISE THE ABILITY OF THE STEERING COLUMN TO SUPPORT THE OCCUPANT LOADS IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH, DECREASING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FRONTAL IMPACT SAFETY SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, THE CONDITION MAY INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IN A FRONTAL CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR RIVET PRESENCE AND ALIGNMENT AND REPAIR THE STEERING COLUMN PIVOT AS REQUIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 4, 2011. 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
36
48,000 mi
Suspension
29
90,000 mi
Engine
27
63,000 mi
Electrical system
25
39,000 mi
Seat belts
25
88,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
21
79,000 mi
Power train
16
67,000 mi
Structure: body
13
119,000 mi
Unknown or other
13
50,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)
11
90,102 mi
Engine and engine cooling
11
900 mi
Steering
9
63,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine
5
516 mi
Exterior lighting
5
50,000 mi
Wheels
5
53,850 mi
Service brakes
3
115 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
3
1,860 mi
Structure
3
142,000 mi
Seats
2
—
Structure: frame and members
2
111,102 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields
2
11,900 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights
1
38,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline
1
36,779 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
1
63,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission
1
—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate
1
38,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm
1
111,102 mi
Traction control system
1
91,000 mi
The 2010 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2012 model has 3 times as many 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.