Recall 13V282000

AIR BAGS

Report Date
20130702
Component
AIR BAGS
Affected Vehicles
13 models

Defect Description

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2011 CHRYSLER 200
2011 CHRYSLER SEBRING
2011 DODGE AVENGER
2011 DODGE NITRO
2011 JEEP LIBERTY
2012 CHRYSLER 200
2012 CHRYSLER SEBRING
2012 DODGE AVENGER
2012 DODGE NITRO
2012 JEEP LIBERTY
2013 CHRYSLER 200
2013 CHRYSLER SEBRING
2013 DODGE AVENGER

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.