Recall 16V-668
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recalled the 2011 to 2014 Chrysler 200 and 5 other models: Air bags; Seat belts (pretensioner); Air bags (frontal, sensor/control module-inactive).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 16V-668
- Reported
- September 15, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 1,435,625 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The 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.
The fix
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-[removed]. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Chrysler 200 2011 to 2014
- Chrysler Sebring 2010
- Dodge Avenger 2010 to 2014
- Dodge Caliber 2010 to 2012
- Jeep Compass 2010 to 2014
- Jeep Patriot 2010 to 2014