Is the 2013 DODGE Avenger safe to drive?

The 2013 DODGE Avenger has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 13V282000

Moderate Plain English 2013-07-02

What This Recall Means

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

What Happened

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.

How to Get This Fixed

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.

Affected Vehicles

2013 DODGE Avenger

2013 CHRYSLER Sebring

2013 CHRYSLER 200

2012 DODGE Avenger

2012 CHRYSLER Sebring

2011 CHRYSLER Sebring

2011 JEEP Liberty

2011 DODGE Nitro

2011 CHRYSLER 200

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #13V282000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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