Your vehicle may have a problem with the steering column, specifically a missing or incorrectly installed rivet. This rivet helps keep the steering column stable in a front-end crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a front-end crash and the rivet is missing or installed incorrectly, you may be at a higher risk of injury because the steering column may not be able to support you properly.
Free Fix
You can get this fixed for free by taking your vehicle to a dealership. They'll inspect the steering column and make any necessary repairs to ensure your safety.
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Original — What Happened
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP WRANGLER, CHRYSLER 200, CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE, DODGE AVENGER, DODGE NITRO, JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE CALIBER, JEEP COMPASS, JEEP PATRIOT, DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED STEERING COLUMN PIVOT RIVET.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED RIVET COULD COMPROMISE THE ABILITY OF THE STEERING COLUMN TO SUPPORT THE OCCUPANT LOADS IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH, DECREASING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FRONTAL IMPACT SAFETY SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, THE CONDITION MAY INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IN A FRONTAL CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR RIVET PRESENCE AND ALIGNMENT AND REPAIR THE STEERING COLUMN PIVOT AS REQUIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 4, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
The seat belt pretensioner in your vehicle helps tighten the seat belt to keep you safe in a crash. In some 2011-2014 Chrysler models, the control module that makes this work might fail and stop the air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bags and seat belt pretensioners don't work in a crash, you're at a higher risk of serious injury. The impact could be severe.
Free Fix
Your dealership will replace the faulty control module for free, so schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice. This fix is on Chrysler, not on you.
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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.
Your vehicle may have a faulty electrical system component that could cause your active head restraints to not deploy in a rear impact collision.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could be at risk of injury in a crash, as the head restraints are designed to help protect you in a rear collision.
Free Fix
Chrysler will fix the problem for free by either updating the Totally Integrated Power Module or replacing the occupant restraint control module at a dealership, and they'll notify you when it's time to schedule the repair.
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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.
