Chrysler recalls model year 2019 Jeep Renegades

The airbags may incorrectly deploy during a front-end crash

07/17/2019

James Limbach Reporter

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling 745 model year 2019 Jeep Renegades equipped with the Upland trim package.

The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may have been incorrectly calibrated, which may incorrectly deploy the airbags during a front-end crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ORC.

The recall is expected to begin July 31, 2019.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V73.

James Limbach

A Washington, D.C., reporter for more than 30 years, Jim Limbach covers the federal agencies for ConsumerAffairs. Previously, he was a reporter and news anchor for Associated Press Broadcast Services, where he covered business and consumer news as well as space shots and other major spot news events.

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