Your vehicle has a problem with the engine's balance shaft module, which helps keep the engine running smoothly. The engine may be losing oil pressure due to some debris inside the bearings.
Risk if Unfixed
If your engine stalls while you're driving, it could increase the risk of getting into an accident.
Free Fix
Chrysler will replace the engine balance shaft module at no cost to you. A dealership will perform the repair, free of charge.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and model year 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Due to abrasive debris in the balance shaft bearings, these engines may have a loss of engine oil pressure, possibly resulting in an engine stall or engine failure.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine balance shaft module, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N52.
Your vehicle may have a broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly, which affects the fuel system.
Risk if Unfixed
If the control valve breaks, your engine could stall while driving, which could cause a crash, or fuel could leak and catch fire.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this is free! The dealership will inspect your fuel tank and replace the affected valve for you, at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured from October 30, 2012, through November 2, 2012. These vehicles may have a gas tank that has a broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly may lead to an engine stall or fuel leakage. An engine stall while driving may contribute to a vehicle crash. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly and replace any affected control valves, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.
The seat belt pretensioner in your vehicle is a safety device that tightens your seat belt during a sudden stop or crash. In certain models, the system that controls this pretensioner might malfunction, causing it to fail in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pretensioner fails, your frontal air bags, seat belt, and side air bags might not deploy when you need them to. This greatly increases the risk of injury in a severe crash.
Free Fix
Your Chrysler dealer will replace the Occupant Restraint Control module, which is the part that controls your seat belt pretensioner, for free. You'll get a notice when parts are available, and the repair will be done at no cost to you.
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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 in your vehicle is a critical safety system that deploys the active head restraints during a rear collision. It's a small computer that could be damaged by electrical stress.
Risk if Unfixed
If the module fails, the head restraints might not deploy when you need them to, increasing the risk of a serious injury in a rear-end crash.
Free Fix
Your dealership will either update the computer system or replace the module, completely free of charge. You should schedule the repair when you receive the recall notice.
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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 active headrests in your vehicle are designed to protect you in a rear-end collision. However, a part called the occupant restraint controller might not work as intended, leaving your headrests unable to deploy.
Risk if Unfixed
If your headrests don't deploy in a rear-end crash, you're at a higher risk of injury to your head and neck. This could lead to serious harm, including concussions or even more severe injuries.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty occupant restraint controller, free of charge. You'll receive a notification, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety.
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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.
