NHTSA recall 13V-282 (13V282000)

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-282 when calling a dealer.

Affected 4 models

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.