2014 DODGE AVENGER RECALL - #16V668000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2014 DODGE AVENGER |
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| Manufacturer |
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Manufactured between |
2/18/2009 - 2/14/2014 |
| Recalled on |
9/15/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Owners Notified on |
8/15/2017 |
| # Affected |
1,435,625 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2014 DODGE AVENGER Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
2014 DODGE AVENGER Recall for SEAT BELTS, PRETENSIONER
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Comments
10/13/2017 - Nancy Johnson.
I just bought a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The drivers seatbelt doesn't retrack.So, how safe is it?What can I do? Can I get the part somewhere? Thanks for your help.