Air bagsRecall 19V-438 · 2019 Jeep Renegade

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 19V-438 covers 869 2019 Jeep Renegade for a air bags problem, reported to NHTSA on June 11, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q4) shows 95% of affected vehicles repaired.

95%
Vehicles repaired828 of 869 · 2020 Q4
Vehicles affected8691 model
ReportedJun 11, 2019Owners notified Sep 24, 2019
Complaints since9Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 19V438000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Renegade vehicles equipped with the Upland trim package. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may have been incorrectly calibrated.

The risk

The miscalibrated ORC may incorrectly deploy the air bags during a frontal crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

The fix

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC. The recall began September 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V73.

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.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

95%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 4 vehicles were listed as unreachable.

0%50%100%2019 Q32020 Q4
1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from February 28, 2019 to May 8, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.