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SevereNHTSA·17V640000·Announced 2017-10-10

Chrysler Recalls Jeep Liberty, Chrysler 200, and Dodge Avenger for Headrest Defect

Chrysler is recalling specific 2012-2013 vehicles because a component failure may prevent active headrests from deploying in rear-end crashes, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where safety restraints (active headrests) may fail to deploy, resulting in an increased risk of injury to occupants.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where a component within the occupant restraint controller (ORC) may fail. This failure can prevent the active headrests from deploying in the event of a rear-end crash.

If the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, front seat occupants have an increased risk of injury. The recall covers approximately 363,930 vehicles.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is T56. 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.

The recalled product

Product
JEEP, CHRYSLER, DODGE LIBERTY, 200, AVENGER
Brand
JEEP
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Passenger Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
363,930

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • LIBERTY
  • 200
  • AVENGER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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