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 Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured May 6, 2008, through July 20, 2012. The affected vehicles have a software error which may result in a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the seatbelt pre-tensioners and/or side airbags.
Safety risk
In the event of a rollover necessitating airbag deployment, the software error can lead to a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the side curtain airbag and/or seatbelt pre-tensioners. As a result, vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall number is N01.
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
Power train
36
76,000 mi
Engine
30
73,000 mi
Unknown or other
27
99,000 mi
Suspension
26
121,000 mi
Electrical system
21
56,000 mi
Steering
19
47,000 mi
Structure: body
18
98,000 mi
Air bags
17
48,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
15
73,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
11
70,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)
8
65,000 mi
Seat belts
8
49,611 mi
Engine and engine cooling
7
4,000 mi
Service brakes
6
90,317 mi
Seats
4
—
Visibility/wiper
4
91,000 mi
Exterior lighting
3
121,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline
3
64,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission
3
70 mi
Structure
3
98,500 mi
Wheels
3
4,726 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine
2
70 mi
Structure: frame and members
2
105,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
2
42,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette
1
98,000 mi
Electrical system: horn
1
98,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
1
117,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
1
—
Seats: front assembly: head restraint
1
74,519 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor
1
129,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
1
3,600 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate
1
2,195 mi
Tires
1
22,000 mi
Visibility
1
22,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear
1
2,195 mi
The 2010 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 2012 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.
Open investigations
An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.
EA21002Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
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.