The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V287000·Announced 2019-04-10

2019 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X Recalled for Software Defect

Chrysler is recalling 2019 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X vehicles because incorrect software may disable passive safety features, increasing injury risk in a crash.

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 passive safety features may be disabled, increasing injury risk in a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X vehicles. The recall involves approximately 25,004 vehicles.

The defect is caused by incorrect software in the occupant restraint controller (ORC) module, which may disable certain passive safety features. Deactivated passive safety features can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC module software free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
JEEP, FIAT RENEGADE, 500X
Brand
JEEP
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Air Bags / Restraints
Hazard
Affected units
25,004

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 (2)

  • RENEGADE
  • 500X

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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