NHTSA Recall # | 96448 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 13V233000 |
MFG Compaign # | N01 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler Group LLC |
Supplier | JEEP |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | PATRIOT |
Model Year | 2012 |
Component | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
Date of notification | 21/06/13 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 06/05/08 |
End date of manufacturing | 20/07/12 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 04/06/13 |
Report created | 04/06/13 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 254396 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | 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. |
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). |