NHTSA recall 16V-668 (16V668000)
seat belts recall reported September 15, 2016 - about 1,435,625 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V668000
- Also written as
- 16V-668
- Manufacturer number
- S61
- Reported
- September 15, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,435,625
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Why it is dangerous
If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-668 when calling a dealer.
Affected 6 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.