The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21E093000·Announced 2021-11-10

Chrysler Recalls Mopar Occupant Restraint Controllers Due to Software Defect

Chrysler is recalling specific Mopar Occupant Restraint Controllers because incorrect software may disable air bags without warning, increasing injury risk in crashes.

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 safety-critical component (air bags) that may fail to deploy, creating a risk of harm in a crash. Per the rubric, this is classified as High because it is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Occupant Restraint Controllers (ORCs) with part numbers 68518544AE, 68518543AE, 68518542AF, 68476781AB, and 68425814AE. The recall addresses a defect where the ORCs may contain incorrect software. This software error can disable the driver, passenger, and knee air bags without providing any warning to the vehicle occupants.

The primary hazard associated with this defect is that disabled air bags can increase the risk of injury to occupants in the event of a crash. The source text does not specify the number of affected units or the specific vehicle models involved, but identifies the affected components by their part numbers.

Dealers will repurchase the affected Occupant Restraint Controllers free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 20, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 for assistance. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y82. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Safety Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
35

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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