Fiat / Jeep recall: Air bags
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X vehicles. Incorrect software may cause the occupant restraint controller (ORC) module to disable certain passive safety features.
What could happen
Deactivated passive safety features can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC module software, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V42.
Vehicles covered
- Fiat 500X 2019
- Jeep Renegade 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V287000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler (Fca Us LLC)
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 10, 2019
- Owners notified
- May 2, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 25,004
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 12, 2018 to Apr 3, 2019
- Part
- Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module; Electrical system › Software
- Maker's own recall number
- V42
Notes
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Jeep recall: Structure Dec 10, 2024
- Alfa Romeo / Fiat / Jeep recall: Seat belts Jul 3, 2024
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep and more recall: Back over prevention Sep 10, 2020
- Fiat / Jeep recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Dec 19, 2019
- Jeep recall: Air bags Jun 11, 2019
- Jeep recall: Fuel system, gasoline Oct 17, 2018
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.