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2011-2013 Chrysler 200, Chrysler Sebring and others recall: air bags

Chrysler Group LLC reported this safety recall on July 2, 2013. It covers about 442,320 vehicles.

vehicles affected
442,320
reported
Jul 2, 2013
owners notified
Nov 19, 2013
related complaints
883

Air bags

What is wrong
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1‑800‑247‑9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38.

Recall number 13V282000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 883 complaints about airbags problems.

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Questions about recall 13V282000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2013 Chrysler 200, Chrysler Sebring and others air bags?

Yes. Recall 13V282000, reported on July 2, 2013, covers about 442,320 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V282000?

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1‑800‑247‑9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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