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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V668000

2012 Jeep Compass | 2013 Jeep Compass | 2010 Jeep Compass | 2011 Jeep Compass | 2010 Dodge Caliber | 2010 Jeep Patriot | 2011 Jeep Patriot | 2013 Jeep Patriot | 2014 Jeep Compass | 2010 Chrysler Sebring | 2010 Dodge Avenger | 2011 Dodge Caliber | 2011 Dodge Avenger | 2011 Chrysler 200 | 2012 Chrysler 200 | 2012 Jeep Patriot | 2012 Dodge Avenger | 2012 Dodge Caliber | 2013 Dodge Avenger | 2013 Chrysler 200 — Air bags

Published September 15, 2016 · Recall initiated: September 15, 2016

Summary

NHTSA records recall 16V668000, published September 15, 2016. Recalling firm: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); 2012 Jeep Compass | 2013 Jeep Compass | 2010 Jeep Compass | 2011 Jeep Compass | 2010 Dodge Caliber | 2010 Jeep Patriot | 2011 Jeep Patriot | 2013 Jeep Patriot | 2014 Jeep Compass | 2010 Chrysler Sebring | 2010 Dodge Avenger | 2011 Dodge Caliber | 2011 Dodge Avenger | 2011 Chrysler 200 | 2012 Chrysler 200 | 2012 Jeep Patriot | 2012 Dodge Avenger | 2012 Dodge Caliber | 2013 Dodge Avenger | 2013 Chrysler 200 — Air bags.

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What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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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Recall details

Brand
JEEP
Model
COMPASS
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Lot
2012 JEEP COMPASS | 2013 JEEP COMPASS | 2010 JEEP COMPASS | 2011 JEEP COMPASS | 2010 DODGE CALIBER | 2010 JEEP PATRIOT | 2011 JEEP PATRIOT | 2013 JEEP PATRIOT | 2014 JEEP COMPASS | 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING | 2010 DODGE AVENGER | 2011 DODGE CALIBER | 2011 DODGE AVENGER | 2011 CHRYSLER 200 | 2012 CHRYSLER 200 | 2012 JEEP PATRIOT | 2012 DODGE AVENGER | 2012 DODGE CALIBER | 2013 DODGE AVENGER | 2013 CHRYSLER 200
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2012 Jeep Compass | 2013 Jeep Compass | 2010 Jeep Compass | 2011 Jeep Compass | 2010 Dodge Caliber | 2010 Jeep Patriot | 2011 Jeep Patriot | 2013 Jeep Patriot | 2014 Jeep Compass | 2010 Chrysler Sebring | 2010 Dodge Avenger | 2011 Dodge Caliber | 2011 Dodge Avenger | 2011 Chrysler 200 | 2012 Chrysler 200 | 2012 Jeep Patriot | 2012 Dodge Avenger | 2012 Dodge Caliber | 2013 Dodge Avenger | 2013 Chrysler 200 — Air bags recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V668000 on September 15, 2016. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: JEEP. Model: COMPASS.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)