Vehicle recall 17V640000 · October 10, 2017
Chrysler 200, Dodge Avenger and 1 more model
A component within the occupant restraint controller (ORC) may fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying in the event of a rear-end crash.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles. A component within the occupant restraint controller (ORC) may fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying in the event of a rear-end crash.
- Consequence
- If the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, the front seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is T56.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V640000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 10, 2017
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Manufacturer campaign
- T56
- Owner notification
- December 4, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 363,930
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint; Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chrysler 200 (2012-2013): 2013, 2012
- Dodge Avenger (2012-2013): 2013, 2012
- Jeep Liberty (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
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