Jeep Compass recall: Seat Belts:pretensioner
Official safety recall 16V668000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Jeep Patriot | 2011 | United States |
| Jeep Patriot | 2012 | United States |
| Jeep Patriot | 2013 | United States |
| Jeep Patriot | 2014 | United States |
| Dodge Caliber | 2011 | United States |
| Dodge Caliber | 2012 | United States |
| Dodge Avenger | 2011 | United States |
| Dodge Avenger | 2012 | United States |
| Dodge Avenger | 2013 | United States |
| Dodge Avenger | 2014 | United States |
| Chrysler 200 | 2011 | United States |
| Chrysler 200 | 2012 | United States |
| Chrysler 200 | 2013 | United States |
| Chrysler 200 | 2014 | United States |
| Jeep Compass | 2011 | United States |
| Jeep Compass | 2012 | United States |
| Jeep Compass | 2013 | United States |
| Jeep Compass | 2014 | United States |
The problem
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.
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.
The official 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.