NHTSA Campaign Id 17V640000; Date: Oct. 10, 2017
If the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, the front seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:2012 Chrysler 200; 2013 Chrysler 200; 2012 Dodge Avenger; 2013 Dodge Avenger; 2011 Jeep Liberty; 2012 Jeep Liberty
Component: Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module
Manufactured by: Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Affected Units:: 363,930
Recall Summary:Chrysler (fca us LLC) is recalling certain 2012 Jeep liberty and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge avenger vehicles. A component within the occupant restraint controller (orc) may fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying in the event of a rear-end crash.
How to Fix:Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the orc as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact fca customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca's number for this recall is t56.
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), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 4, 2017
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