The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module is a critical part that helps your seatbelts and airbags deploy in a crash. In some 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, Sebring, Caliber, Patriot, Compass, and Avenger models, this module could short circuit and fail to deploy these safety systems.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens in a crash, you could be at a higher risk of injury because your seatbelts and airbags might not work as intended. This could lead to serious harm or even worse.
Free Fix
Your Chrysler dealer will replace the faulty OCR module for free, as soon as parts are available. You'll get a notification from Chrysler when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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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.
The occupant restraint control module is a critical system in your vehicle that helps deploy your active head restraints during a rear impact. In certain models, this module can be damaged by electrical stress, which could prevent your head restraints from deploying properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're involved in a rear-end crash, and your head restraints don't deploy, you could be at greater risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your Chrysler dealer will update the Totally Integrated Power Module or replace the occupant restraint control module, all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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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.
The front headrests in your vehicle might not deploy properly in a rear-end crash, which could leave you with a higher risk of injury.
Risk if Unfixed
If the headrests don't deploy, you could be at a higher risk of getting hurt in a rear-end crash.
Free Fix
Don't worry, it's free! The dealership will replace the faulty part, and you won't have to pay a thing. They'll contact you when it's time to bring your vehicle in.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles. A component within the occupant restraint controller (ORC) may fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying in the event of a rear-end crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, the front seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is T56.
