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Recalls continue at Chrysler: nearly 50,000 vehicles affected

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Khatir Soltani
Chrysler Canada has issued a few more recalls, the biggest one affecting 49,282 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan and Ram Cargo Van vehicles from the 2013 model year.

Some of them may experience unintended airbag deployment in certain side impact collisions. The airbag on the opposite side of the collision could deploy and increase the risk of occupant injury. Dealers will therefore reprogram the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module with updated software.

Meanwhile, 105 Jeep Compass from 2014 may have incorrectly configured daytime running lights that make them less visible to other motorists and pedestrians during daylight hours, possibly resulting in a crash. In this case, dealers will modify the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) configuration settings.

There's also a problem with the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. On 216 units, the ring-shaped LED parking lights may inadvertently be disabled by the Central Body Controller (CBC), so dealers will reprogram the CBC with updated software.

Finally, the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module in 40 Town & Country and Grand Caravan minivans from 2013 was configured with incorrect software during the manufacturing process. As a result, the airbags may not deploy as intended during a crash (where deployment is warranted), which could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Consequently, dealers will replace the ORC module.

Source: Transports Canada

Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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