Chrysler 200, Sebring; Dodge Avenger, Caliber and 2 more (2010-2014): Air bags
Recall 16V668000 · Sep 15, 2016 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
1,435,625
vehicles affected
1,435,625
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V668000
- Date
- Sep 15, 2016
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 1,435,625
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Air bags; Seat belts > Pretensioner; Air bags > Frontal > Sensor/control module-inactive
- Model years
- 2010-2014
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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 can happen
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 fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
6 models, 23 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V668000?
6 models: Chrysler 200 (2011-2014), Chrysler Sebring (2010), Dodge Avenger (2010-2014) and 3 more, about 1.44 million vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V668000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.