Air bags: air bag/restraint control moduleRecall 19V-287 · FIAT and Jeep vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 19V-287 covers 25,004 FIAT and Jeep vehicles for a air bags: air bag/restraint control module problem, reported to NHTSA on April 10, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q3) shows 99% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V287000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Deactivated passive safety features can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
99%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 13 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 12, 2018 to April 3, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.