NHTSA Recall # | 141602 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V287000 |
MFG Compaign # | V42 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | JEEP |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | RENEGADE |
Model Year | 2019 |
Component | AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE |
Date of notification | 02/05/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 12/03/18 |
End date of manufacturing | 03/04/19 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 10/04/19 |
Report created | 10/04/19 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 25004 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | Deactivated passive safety features can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |