If the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, the front seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.

Air Bags — Frontal — Sensor/Control Module-Inactive
Seats — Front Assembly — Head Restraint

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (14)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 10/18/2017 New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – T5610182017
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2017-4
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Chronology
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - November 2017
• Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• FCA US LLC Part Information ORC Electrical Overstress Submitted on October 10, 2017
• Defect 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Revised February 2018
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Revised March 2018

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