JEEP COMPASS 2010: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V233000

Make Model Year
JEEP COMPASS 2010
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-06-21 2013-06-04 2013-06-04

Production Dates: 2008-05-06 - 2012-07-20

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: N01

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 254396

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Chrysler Group LLC "Chrysler" is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured May 6, 2008, through July 20, 2012. The affected vehicles have a software error which may result in a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the seatbelt pre-tensioners and/or side airbags.

Consequence

In the event of a rollover necessitating airbag deployment, the software error can lead to a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the side curtain airbag and/or seatbelt pre-tensioners. As a result, vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall number is N01.

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.