Component
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
The seat belt pretensioner in your vehicle is a crucial safety device that tightens your seat belt during a crash. In certain models of your car, the control module that makes this happen could short circuit, preventing the air bags and seat belt pretensioners from working as they should.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could be at greater risk of serious injury in a crash, because the safety systems that are meant to protect you might not deploy as they're supposed to.
Free Fix
Your Chrysler dealer will replace the faulty control module for you, at no cost. You'll get a notification letter when parts are available, and they'll take care of the repair 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.
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