Component
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
The Occupant Restraint Control module is a critical part in your vehicle's safety system. It's like a brain that helps your airbags and seatbelts deploy in a crash. In some 2011-2014 Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep models, this module can malfunction and fail to work properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens in a crash, your airbags, seatbelt pretensioners, and side airbags won't activate, putting you and your passengers at a higher risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty Occupant Restraint Control module with a new one, at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you'll be notified when the parts are available – you should schedule the repair as soon as you can.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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