Chrysler Jeep Patriot and Jeep Compass recall: The occupant restraint controller (orc) may not operate as intended
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may experience a loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment capability during a crash due to a shorting condition resulting in a negative voltage transient that travels to the Occupant Restraint Controller via the front impact sensor wires
- What to do
- Contact a Chrysler dealer to book the free repair. Replace the Occupant Restraint Control module.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may experience a loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment capability during a crash due to a shorting condition resulting in a negative voltage transient that travels to the Occupant Restraint Controller via the front impact sensor wires
The fix
Replace the Occupant Restraint Control module.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Patriot | – | – | 4,195 |
| Jeep Compass | – | – | 4,195 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 6 October 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.