Three problems related to front air bag sensor control have been reported for the 2013 Chrysler 200. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Chrysler 200 based on all problems reported for the 2013 200.
I received a recall notice in Nov. 2016 that my car "may experience a loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment capability during a crash due to a shorting condition resulting in a negative voltage transient that travels to the occupant restraint controller via the front impact sensor wires". It also states in bold type "the potential loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment capability during a crash may increase the risk of injury in a crash". I registered online to be notified when the part for repair is available, and as of may 12, 2017 the part needed for repair is still not available! this is ridiculous and dangerous and I am extremely angry at Chrysler's lack of concern in making this repair available for my vehicle, as well as the safety of family and myself!.
Summary: the vehicles may experience loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment capability in certain crash events due to a shorting condition resulting in a negative voltage transient that travels to the occupant restraint controller via the front impact sensor wires. Safety risk: the potential loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment capability in such crash events may increase the risk of injury in a crash. Remedy: the occupant restraint controller must be replaced. Recall status: recall incomplete. Remedy not yet available manufacturer notes: for more information, visit recalls. Mopar. Com or call 1-800-853-1403. Please have your VIN ready when calling.
For 6 months Chrysler has not had parts to correct this very important recall, and their failure to do so could result in my injury or death in an accident (exact wording from their own website here:) the vehicles may experience loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment capability in certain crash events due to a shorting condition resulting in a negative voltage transient that travels to the occupant restraint controller via the front impact sensor wires. The potential loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment capability in such crash events may increase the risk of injury in a crash. Nhsta recall number is 16v-668.