The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that while starting the ignition, the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The failure also recurred whenever the vehicle was driven at any speed. There was a recall associated with the failure under NHTSA campaign id number 13V282000 (air bags, electrical system) and the contact's VIN was included in the recall, however the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was notified and they were unable to provide an expected date for the remedy part. The approximate failure mileage was 43,449.

- Chicago, IL, USA

When getting into vehicle airbag system warning light came on. Advised Dodge service center immediately. They advised me of an appointment three days away and told me it would be fine. Kept appointment with service center and result as appears from invoice: J# 1 52chz12 sup restraint sys customer states air bag light on in dash check and advise. Air bag light on. Made scan report. Air bag fault 1. B2208 orc internal powers and grounds good to module. Recommend replace orc and recheck. Ordered part; replaced orc module rechecked ok at this time. 56054601-ac module oc 8035034 wr 1759. Service center advised there was a bulletin listed for Chrysler vans of same problem. None found for the 2011 Dodge Nitro. Perhaps this should be added on.

- Petaluma, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Nitro. While traveling 45 mph, the vehicle was struck from the rear causing the vehicle to crash and roll over three times. The driver's side steering wheel airbag deployed yet no other airbags in the vehicle deployed. The driver and a passenger were injured during the crash and were transported to the hospital. The vehicle was not diagnosed for the failure. The current and the failure mileages were 14,000.

- Wampum, PA, USA