Recall 14V643 covers 126,532 2014 Dodge Durango and Grand Cherokee vehicles for disabled air bags and pretensioners. Repair is free at any franchised Dodge dealer.
Dodge recall 14V643 covers 126,532 2014 Durango and Grand Cherokee vehicles because a fault in the Occupant Restraint Control module can disable the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags. If those restraints are disabled in a crash, occupants face increased injury risk, and the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The Occupant Restraint Control module in the 2014 Dodge Durango and Grand Cherokee is the computer that manages major crash-protection parts. It watches crash sensors and tells the front air bags, side air bags, and seat belt pretensioners when to activate. The pretensioners tighten the belts during a crash so the air bags and belts work together.
On affected vehicles, a fault inside that module can shut those systems off instead of keeping them ready. If that happens, the restraint system no longer has the control signal it needs to deploy the air bags or tighten the belts in a crash. The parts are still installed, but the module fault leaves them disabled.
The filing says the malfunction indicator light should turn on at first to warn the driver. Apart from that light, there is no warning sign before failure.
Who's affected?
Covers both listed SUV lines under the seat belt and air bag system components.
| 2014 Dodge Durango | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2014 Dodge Durango | air bag system |
| 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee | seat belt |
| 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee | air bag system |
| Units affected | 126,532 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
Disabled frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags leave occupants with less protection in a crash that needs the passive restraint system. If your VIN is included, contact a Dodge dealer for the repair timeline and avoid delaying service. Repair will be free at any franchised Dodge dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Dodge Durango or Grand Cherokee is included in this recall.
- Watch for the owner notice mailed on April 27, 2015, if you never received one.
- Contact a franchised Dodge dealer to ask about the free ORC module replacement that restores the air bags and seat belt pretensioners.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 14V643 and Dodge recall P67 when you call.
- Pay attention to the malfunction indicator light and avoid delaying service if it turns on.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Dodge technician replaces the Occupant Restraint Control module, the unit that commands the air bags and seat belt pretensioners in a crash. Owner notices were sent after the recall began on April 27, 2015, but the record does not give a current remedy status. Parts and labor are covered under the recall once the dealer repair is available.
Timeline
| October 14, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 27, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V643?
Recall 14V643 covers 126,532 2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles with a fault in the Occupant Restraint Control module. The fault can disable the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags, increasing injury risk in a crash that needs those restraints.
What should I do if my 2014 Dodge Durango or Jeep Grand Cherokee is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 14V643. If it is, contact a franchised Dodge dealer and ask for the ORC module replacement under recall P67. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and the remedy says dealers will replace the ORC module free of charge. Use recall 14V643 or Dodge recall P67 when you call the dealer.
What is the safety risk in recall 14V643?
The risk is reduced crash protection for occupants. If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, occupants face increased injury risk in a crash that requires the passive restraint system.
What warning signs should I watch for?
The malfunction indicator light, or MIL, is the warning sign named in the recall summary. If that light comes on, treat it as a service issue and confirm whether your VIN is included in recall 14V643 before scheduling the free ORC module replacement.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V643000 |
|---|---|
| Dodge customer service | 1-800-853-1403 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V643 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V643000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 1, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →