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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 19V438📅 Jun 12, 2019

2019 Jeep Renegade recall: airbag

⚠️ What's wrong

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Renegade vehicles equipped with the Upland trim package. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may have been incorrectly calibrated.

💥 The risk

The miscalibrated ORC may incorrectly deploy the air bags during a frontal crash, increasing the risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC. The recall began September 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V73.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
19V438000
Manufacturer recall #
V73
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
869
Component
AIR BAGS; AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Owner phone
1-800-853-1403
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 24, 2019
Built
Feb 28, 2019 – May 8, 2019
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 19V438 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 19V438?

2019 Jeep Renegade. 869 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Jeep dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-853-1403.