Safety Recall V42 / NHTSA 19V-287 Occupant Restraint Controller – 2019 Jeep Renegade & Fiat 500X

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X vehicles.

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April 10, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V287000

Deactivated passive safety features can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V287

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 25,004

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.

Remedy

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.

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.

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