Chrysler 200 (2014) Seat Belts: Risk of Injury in Crashes
Chrysler recalls 2014 models with faulty seat belt systems that may not deploy airbags during crashes. Owners must have their Occupant Restraint Control module replaced to prevent injury risks.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling 2014 models of the 200 vehicle due to a faulty Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module that may prevent airbags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying during crashes. This could increase injury risk for vehicle occupants in the event of a collision. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1249009-chrysler-200-2014-seat-belts-risk-of-injury-in-crashes.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1249009-chrysler-200-2014-seat-belts-risk-of-injury-in-crashes · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V668000
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“Chrysler 200 (2014) Seat Belts: Risk of Injury in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1249009-chrysler-200-2014-seat-belts-risk-of-injury-in-crashes. Based on NHTSA recall #16V668000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V668000).
Why it’s dangerous
The OCR module may short circuit, causing frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags to fail during a crash. This failure could lead to increased injury risk for vehicle occupants.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2014 Chrysler 200 vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the highest risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the 2014 model year Chrysler 200. The recall covers vehicles from 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber, and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass, and Dodge Avenger.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler Customer Service
Call 1-800-853-1403 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a replacement.
Get Replacement OCR Module
Chrysler will replace the Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module at no cost to fix the short circuit issue.
What NHTSA says to do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V668000 (September 15, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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