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 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and model year 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Due to abrasive debris in the balance shaft bearings, these engines may have a loss of engine oil pressure, possibly resulting in an engine stall or engine failure.
Safety risk
If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine balance shaft module, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N52.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Engine
156
59,958 mi
Air bags
149
39,050 mi
Seat belts
102
37,600 mi
Electrical system
89
54,000 mi
Power train
70
43,000 mi
Unknown or other
63
54,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
57
62,002 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)
51
72,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
41
62,000 mi
Seats
29
70,000 mi
Service brakes
23
11,000 mi
Steering
12
36,000 mi
Structure: body
9
43,000 mi
Exterior lighting
8
45,500 mi
Wheels
7
27,231 mi
Suspension
5
23,777 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint
4
64,000 mi
Structure
4
500 mi
Visibility/wiper
4
20,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling
2
467 mi
Traction control system
2
60,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
2
137,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition
1
6,900 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
1
59,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
The 2013 model has 5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2015 model has 2 times as many 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.
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.
