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HighNHTSA·16V114000·Announced 2016-02-26

Chrysler Recalls 2015 Chrysler 200 Vehicles for Air Bag Calibration Defect

Chrysler is recalling 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles because the passenger air bag may deploy improperly due to a calibration error in the occupant detection system.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured between April 7, 2014, and August 3, 2015. The recall addresses a defect in the front passenger seat where the Occupant Classification Module (OCM) or the Seat Cushion Foam (SCF) may have been replaced individually during previous service work, rather than as a complete calibrated set.

If these components were not replaced together, the occupant detection and classification system may not be properly calibrated. This can cause the passenger air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash, which increases the risk of injury to the occupant.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a new OCM-SCF seat service kit free of charge. The recall began on May 27, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
CHRYSLER 200
Brand
CHRYSLER
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag / Occupant Restraint
Hazard
Affected units
71

Is your product affected?

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Model numbers (1)

  • 200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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