Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
What Happened
The occupant restraint control module is a critical safety system in your vehicle that helps control airbags and head restraints. In some 200, 2011-2013 Sebring, 2011-2013 Avenger, 2011-2012 Nitro, and 2011-2012 Liberty models, a resistor in this system could fail, stopping the head restraints from deploying in a rear collision.
Risk if Unfixed
If that happens, you could be at greater risk of injury in a crash. The head restraints are designed to help protect your head and neck during a sudden stop, but without them, you might not have the same level of protection.
Free Fix
Your dealer will update the Totally Integrated Power Module or replace the occupant restraint control module for free. This is a free repair, and you'll receive a notification when the recall begins. You can also contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38.
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