Chrysler Recalls Mopar Occupant Restraint Controller Modules Due to Software Error
Chrysler is recalling specific Mopar Occupant Restraint Controller Modules because a software error may prevent the driver's air bag or seat belt pretensioner from deploying and disable electronic stability control.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 systems (air bags, pretensioners, ESC) may fail to deploy or function, significantly increasing the risk of injury in a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Occupant Restraint Controller Modules with part numbers 68599746AD, 68599750AE, and 68599752AE. This recall addresses a software error in the occupant restraint control module that may cause the driver's side air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner not to deploy in a crash. Additionally, the error may disable the electronic stability control (ESC) system. As a result, this equipment fails to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system increases the risk of a crash. Furthermore, a driver's side air bag or seat belt pretensioner that does not deploy increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Dealers will update the occupant restraint control module software free of charge. If the occupant restraint controller module is not installed in a vehicle, dealers will repurchase it. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 15, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is C4C.
The recalled product
- Product
- AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE recall
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Affected units
- 21
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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