The defect
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 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chrysler 200 | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Chrysler Sebring | 2010 |
| Dodge Avenger | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Dodge Caliber | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Jeep Compass | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Jeep Patriot | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
Components: AIR BAGS | SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysler 200 | 2011 | 336 | 3 |
| Chrysler 200 | 2012 | 638 | 4 |
| Chrysler 200 | 2013 | 628 | 5 |
| Chrysler 200 | 2014 | 192 | 1 |
| Chrysler Sebring | 2010 | 86 | 3 |
| Dodge Avenger | 2010 | 163 | 3 |
| Dodge Avenger | 2011 | 209 | 3 |
| Dodge Avenger | 2012 | 554 | 3 |
| Dodge Avenger | 2013 | 548 | 5 |
| Dodge Avenger | 2014 | 205 | 1 |
| Dodge Caliber | 2010 | 157 | 2 |
| Dodge Caliber | 2011 | 165 | 2 |
| Dodge Caliber | 2012 | 49 | 1 |
| Jeep Compass | 2010 | 71 | 2 |
| Jeep Compass | 2011 | 188 | 3 |
| Jeep Compass | 2012 | 184 | 4 |
| Jeep Compass | 2013 | 80 | 1 |
| Jeep Compass | 2014 | 307 | 2 |
| Jeep Patriot | 2010 | 136 | 2 |
| Jeep Patriot | 2011 | 326 | 4 |
| Jeep Patriot | 2012 | 354 | 4 |
| Jeep Patriot | 2013 | 120 | 1 |
| Jeep Patriot | 2014 | 548 | 2 |
Other air bags recalls in 2016
92 of the 919 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2016 concerned the air bags; Chrysler (FCA US LLC) filed 227 campaigns in all.
| 16V946000 30 Dec 2016 | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| 16V956000 30 Dec 2016 | Hyundai Motor America |
| 16V943000 29 Dec 2016 | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| 16V941000 29 Dec 2016 | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| 16V939000 28 Dec 2016 | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| 16V953000 28 Dec 2016 | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| 16V935000 27 Dec 2016 | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| 16V947000 22 Dec 2016 | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2016