NHTSA Recall # | 124580 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V668000 |
MFG Compaign # | S61 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | JEEP |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | PATRIOT |
Model Year | 2012 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Date of notification | 15/08/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 14/02/09 |
End date of manufacturing | 13/08/14 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 15/09/16 |
Report created | 15/09/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1435625 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | 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. |
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). |