Fiat 500X; Jeep Renegade (2019): Air bags
Recall 19V287000 · Apr 10, 2019 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
25,004
vehicles affected
25,004
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V287000
- Date
- Apr 10, 2019
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 25,004
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Air bags > Air bag/restraint control module; Electrical system > Software
- Model years
- 2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X vehicles. Incorrect software may cause the occupant restraint controller (ORC) module to disable certain passive safety features.
What can happen
Deactivated passive safety features can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC module software, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V42.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V287000?
2 models: Fiat 500X (2019), Jeep Renegade (2019), about 25,004 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V287000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC module software, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V42.
What can happen?
Deactivated passive safety features can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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.