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NHTSARecalled Jul 2, 2013 · #13V282000

Non-Deployment of Head Restraints

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Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision. In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.

Product details

Product
  • Non-Deployment of Head Restraints
  • 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger
  • 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro
  • 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model numbers
2013 Sebring, 2013 Dodge, 2012 Dodge, 2012 Jeep
UPCs

What you should do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38.

View the official CPSC notice