Vehicle recall 19V287000 · April 10, 2019
Fiat 500X and Jeep Renegade
Incorrect software may cause the occupant restraint controller (ORC) module to disable certain passive safety features.
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 2019 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X vehicles. Incorrect software may cause the occupant restraint controller (ORC) module to disable certain passive safety features.
- Consequence
- Deactivated passive safety features can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
- 19V287000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 10, 2019
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Manufacturer campaign
- V42
- Owner notification
- May 2, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 25,004
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module; Electrical system › Software
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Fiat 500X (2019): 2019
- Jeep Renegade (2019): 2019
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