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NHTSARecalled Jun 4, 2013 · #13V233000

Delayed Deployment or Non-Deployment of Airbags

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured May 6, 2008, through July 20, 2012. The affected vehicles have a software error which may result in a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the seatbelt pre-tensioners and/or side airbags. In the event of a rollover necessitating airbag deployment, the software error can lead to a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the side curtain airbag and/or seatbelt pre-tensioners. As a result, vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury in a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Delayed Deployment or Non-Deployment of Airbags
  • 2010-2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model numbers
2012 Jeep
UPCs

What you should do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall number is N01.

View the official CPSC notice