NHTSA Recall # | 132726 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V640000 |
MFG Compaign # | T56 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | DODGE |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | AVENGER |
Model Year | 2013 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE |
Date of notification | 04/12/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 25/06/11 |
End date of manufacturing | 15/01/12 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 10/10/17 |
Report created | 13/10/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 363930 |
Defect summary | Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2012 jeep liberty and 2012-2013 chrysler 200 and dodge avenger vehicles. A component within the occupant restraint controller (orc) may fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying in the event of a rear-end crash. |
Consequence summary | If the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, the front seat occupants have an increased risk of injury. |
Corrective action | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the orc as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on december 4, 2017. Owners may contact fca customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca's number for this recall is t56. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |