The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated the air bag warning light remained illuminated. Additionally, the driver's seat belt unbuckled independently. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the manufacturer nor a dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

- Ridgecrest, CA, USA

The occupant restraint controller must be replaced. The potential loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment capability in such crash events may increase the risk of injury in a crash.

- Syracuse, NY, USA

Open recall that manufacturer has not yet found a fix for.the vehicles may experience loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment capability in certain crash events due to a shorting condition resulting in a negative voltage transient that travels to the occupant restraint controller via the front impact sensor wires.

- Lake Mary, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that the lower subframe of the vehicle was rusted. While driving various speeds, the body of the vehicle pulled in whatever direction the tires turned. Also, the vehicle was slow to respond when the brake and accelerator pedals were depressed. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that he also received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags, seat belts). The failure mileage was 142,000.

- Otsego, MI, USA

Dodge recall # S61/NHTSA 16V-668 my air bag started comoing on and off each time with a audio warning, got a mailer "urgent safety recall" "free" repair. Scheduled an appointment ith glendale Dodge glendale ca. Service person said he had to do a diagnostic to verify recall eligibility, repir was made. Then I was presented with a $ $150 charge for the diagnostic (what was free?) and told that the recall was completed but the air bag light and warning would continue, that wou;D cost me another $ 712.00! the airbag light still comes on and the warning is sounded. My free recall has cost me $ $150 and to complete the repair will cost me an additional $ $712. I had received the recall notice prior to warning light alarm sounding, so why aren't bot items part of the recall? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'

- La Crescenta, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Caliber. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called cerritos Dodge (located at 18803 studebaker rd, cerritos, ca 90703; 562-402-5335). The contact was placed on hold several times, but was never able to address the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact back to the same dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Paramount, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact received the recall notification in April of 2017. The dealer (five star Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram macon, 3068 riverside dr, macon, ga, 31210) stated that the parts were unavailable for the repair, and that they would contact them when the parts were available. The manufacturer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Macon, GA, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Caliber. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags, seat belts). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Chris leith Chrysler Dodge Jeep of wake forest, North Carolina (919)-538-1833 was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 10/26/17

- Wake Forest, NC, USA

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Caliber. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V68000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted (Tennessee valley motors in avon, NY) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available....updated 08/31/17

- Conesus, NY, USA

I've waited for 10 months for them to make the repair part. And they have not. How long do I have to wait. Her is their message to me: Remedy: The occupant restraint controller must be replaced. Recall status: Recall incomplete. Remedy not yet available

- Westmont, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Caliber. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags, seat belts), but did not receive a manufacturer recall notice. The contact stated that the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The advantage Chrysler Dodge Jeep dealer in mt dora, Florida was contacted at 352-735-3777 and confirmed the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Zellwood, FL, USA

I purchased this car January 26, 2016. 2 weeks after purchase I contacted the dealer because a weird noise came out of the bottom of the car, like a clink. I was told nothing is wrong, that the car was thoroughly inspected prior to sell and according to them, everything was fine. I suffered a minor crash 3 weeks later on the drivers' side front near the tire with my family and seatbelts did not work, nor airbags were deployed. Because the accident happened in tijuana Mexico I could not report it to the insurance. I have read that this car has a lot of issues with frame as well, so I feel I was ripped off by the dealer for selling a car that had issues in the first place, and the issue with the airbags had been consistent prior to the issuing of the recal S-61.

- Chula Vista, CA, USA

16V-668 safety recall complaint this recall is now 8 months old, and there is no parts available to fix issue. How long is an acceptable time to have a safety recall addressed by a manufacturer. Lives and safety are at stake. Could any assistance be provided, or pressure placed on fca to complete the repairs?

- Stroudsburg, PA, USA

My vehicle has had a recall since September 2016. It is now almost May 2017, and the remedy is still unavailable for my vehicle. Not only have I had to drive around an unsafe vehicle, dealerships will not accept my trade because of the nature of the recall. I feel like I am stuck in an unsafe vehicle and I worry every time my family and I get into my car because we are not fully protected if an accident were to occur. Please help!!!

- Honolulu, HI, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Caliber. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Lakeland, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Caliber. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Rock Hill, SC, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Caliber. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 05/16/17 updated 10/10/2017

- Princess Anne, MD, USA

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Caliber. The dealer was aware that there was a recall on the vehicle for months. The contact was provided with a print out concerning the recall after the vehicle was purchased. The dealer recommended that the contact check with the manufacturer to determine when the parts would become available for NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags and seat belts). The manufacturer was notified. The contact was not experiencing a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Columbus, GA, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Caliber. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V668000 (air bags, seat belts); however the part for the recall repair was unavailable the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 03/16/17 updated 08/22/2017

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

Received notice of loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment in a crash. Repairs made to the suspension, tyi-rod totaling over $1000 in repairs and loss of a car so could not make it to work. This car iis not safe and I am not comfortable driving it with these known recalls. I believe I should be given a safe, comparable replacement. Why am I asked to place my life at risk as well as any one that would accompany me in my car" I am requesting a full refund or a new car. While making a turn on a circle, I car completely spun around. A truck was behind me and I was lucky that time but who knows about the next time???"

- Maple Shade, NJ, USA