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Campaign 13V282 Posted July 2, 2013 442,320 units

2011-2013 Dodge Multi-Model Recall 13V282: AHR

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 13V282 covers 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger, Liberty, 200, Sebring, and Nitro vehicles with active head restraint defects. Repair is free.

Dodge recall 13V282 covers 442,320 2011-2013 Avenger, Liberty, 200, Sebring, and Nitro vehicles because electrical over-stress in the occupant restraint control module can stop the active head restraints from deploying in a rear-impact crash. That failure can increase injury risk, and the dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The occupant restraint control module in these 2011-2013 Avenger, Liberty, 200, Sebring, and Nitro vehicles is the electronic controller for part of the restraint system. It watches crash inputs and tells restraint parts when to deploy. The active head restraints are built into the front seats and are designed to move during a rear impact to help control head movement.

The defect is inside that control module. Electrical over-stress can damage a resistor, which is a small part that manages electrical flow on the module's circuit board. When that resistor is damaged, the module can fail to command the active head restraints in a rear impact collision.

There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is in the restraint electronics, so an owner will not see a loose part, hear a noise, or feel a change during normal driving.

Who's affected?

Spans 5 model lines across 2011-2013, with air bag and electrical system components listed for each model.

2011 Dodge Avenger air bag system
2011 Dodge Avenger electrical system
2011 Jeep Liberty air bag system
2011 Jeep Liberty electrical system
2011 Chrysler 200 air bag system
Units affected442,320

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.

What's the safety risk?

If a crash requires active head restraints to deploy, failure to deploy increases the risk of injury. Drive with that risk in mind and schedule the recall repair soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Dodge dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger, Liberty, 200, Sebring, or Nitro is included in this recall.
  2. Confirm with a franchised Dodge dealer whether the free repair is open for your VIN.
  3. Ask the dealer about the TIPM flash or occupant restraint control module replacement that fixes the active head restraint deployment issue.
  4. Bring the recall notice if Dodge mailed one. If not, reference recall number 13V282 when you call.
  5. Drive with extra care until the repair is complete, since the active head restraints can fail to deploy in a rear impact crash.

What happens at the repair

The remedy listed for this campaign is module work on the restraint system. At the dealer, a Dodge technician flashes the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replaces the occupant restraint control module when replacement is needed. Confirm repair availability with the dealer before arranging service. Once the repair is open for your VIN, parts and labor are covered under the recall.

Timeline

July 2, 2013 NHTSA published the recall
November 19, 2013 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 13V282?

Recall 13V282 covers 442,320 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger, Liberty, 200, Sebring, and Nitro vehicles with an occupant restraint control module issue. Electrical over-stress of a resistor can stop the active head restraints from deploying in a rear impact collision, increasing injury risk. Dealers will flash the TIPM or replace the module for free.

What should I do if my 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger, Liberty, 200, Sebring, or Nitro is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 13V282. If it is, contact a franchised Dodge dealer and ask for the TIPM flash or occupant restraint control module replacement tied to recall 13V282. The dealer repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 13V282, the dealer will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is injury in a rear impact collision. If the active head restraints do not deploy when the crash calls for them, occupants lose that part of the restraint system's protection. Recall 13V282 covers the repair path for that defect.

What if I bought this vehicle used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included, then reference recall 13V282 when you call the Dodge dealer service desk.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V282000
Dodge customer service1-800-247-9753
NHTSA recall #13V282
NHTSA recall # (full)13V282000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →