Component
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
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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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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