Dodge/Jeep/Chrysler Airbag Lawsuit
At issue is a potentially flawed computer, called an “occupant restraint control module,” that is supposed to work in tandem with a wire harness that detects frontal impacts. If they fail to work as designed, the airbags might not deploy, and the seatbelt pretensioners, which tighten the seat belts in event of a crash, might not work, Fiat Chrysler says.
Affected Vehicles
The vehicles involved in the recall include the following:
- 2010 Chrysler Sebring midsize car
- 2011 to 2014 Chrysler 200 midsize cars
- 2010 to 2012 Dodge Caliber compacts
- Dodge Avenger midsize
- Jeep Patriot and Compass vehicles
Actual recall repairs aren’t ready to proceed. “We’re finalizing the remedy and customers will be advised when they may schedule service,” Fiat Chrysler spokesman Eric Mayne says. He said he couldn’t offer any more details on the crash that resulted in the three deaths.
Fiat Chrysler says the occupant restraint controllers and wiring harness cited in the recall are no longer used in its new vehicles.
Other defects associated with Jeep/Chrysler Vehicles
- Airbags will not deploy after frontal collision
- Sudden inability to steer your car while driving
- Engine can suddenly shutoff while driving
- Power brakes may suddenly stop working while driving
Pursuing Compensation for Injuries/Death Resulting from Jeep/Chrysler Defects
The long-term effects of an auto accident are not always immediately clear. If you or a loved one was in an accident in one of the affected vehicles, contact the knowledgeable defective product and personal injury attorneys at the Monroe Law Group today for legal help. You may be entitled to financial compensation for your injuries or losses, which you can pursue by filing a product liability lawsuit against Chrysler.
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