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Campaign 16V668 Posted September 15, 2016 1,435,625 units

2010-2014 Jeep Patriot/Compass Recall 16V668: Air Bags

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Published May 31, 2026

Recall 16V668 covers 1,435,625 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass, Caliber, Sebring, Avenger, and 200 vehicles for an OCR short. Repair is free at franchised Jeep dealers.

Jeep recall 16V668 covers 1,435,625 2010-2014 Patriot, Compass, Caliber, Sebring, Avenger, and 200 vehicles because the Occupant Restraint Control module can short circuit. If that happens, frontal air bags, side air bags, and seat belt pretensioners can be disabled in a crash that needs them; the dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The occupant restraint control module is the crash-sensing computer for included 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass, Caliber, Sebring, Avenger, and 200 vehicles. It reads signals from impact sensors and tells the frontal air bags, side air bags, and seat belt pretensioners when to deploy in a crash. The pretensioners are the devices that tighten the belts at the start of a crash.

In these vehicles, the module's internal electronics can be damaged by electrical overstress during certain crash events. The issue comes from the module's susceptibility to negative electrical transients, combined with the way the front acceleration sensor signal wires are routed across the vehicle. If the module short circuits, it can stop the air bags and pretensioners from deploying when they are needed.

There is no warning sign before failure. The restraint system can appear normal until a crash event calls for the module to activate the air bags and belt pretensioners.

Who's affected?

Spans 6 model lines across the 2010-2014 model years, with seat belt pretensioner, front air bag, and air bag system components listed.

2013 Jeep Patriot seat belt
2013 Jeep Compass seat belt
2013 Jeep Compass front air bag
2013 Jeep Compass air bag system
2010 Jeep Compass seat belt
Units affected1,435,625

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.

What's the safety risk?

If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, occupants have less protection in a crash that needs those systems to deploy. If your VIN is included, contact a franchised Jeep dealer and ask when the remedy is available. Repair will be free at any franchised Jeep dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass, Caliber, Sebring, Avenger, or 200 is included in this recall.
  2. Watch for Jeep owner instructions before scheduling the OCR module replacement.
  3. Contact a franchised Jeep dealer with recall number 16V668 to ask whether the free OCR module replacement is open for your VIN.
  4. Bring any recall notice or owner letter when you go to the dealer.
  5. Drive cautiously until the OCR module replacement is complete; the short circuit can stop air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying in a crash.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Jeep technician will replace the Occupant Restraint Control module, the unit tied to air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. FCA US says owners who already paid for a related repair can request reimbursement through its longstanding field action policy. Send the original receipt or other adequate proof of payment to the company for review.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

September 15, 2016 NHTSA published the recall
August 15, 2017 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 16V668?

Recall 16V668 covers 1,435,625 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass, Caliber, Sebring, Avenger, and 200 vehicles with an Occupant Restraint Control module that can short circuit. If that happens, the air bags and seat belt pretensioners can fail to deploy in a crash.

What should I do if my 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass, Caliber, Sebring, Avenger, or 200 is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 16V668. If it is, contact a franchised Jeep dealer and ask for the Occupant Restraint Control module replacement. Reference recall S61 or 16V668 when you call. The 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 states that dealers will replace the Occupant Restraint Control module free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Jeep dealer.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is reduced crash protection. If the Occupant Restraint Control module shorts out, the frontal air bags, side air bags, and seat belt pretensioners can be disabled, increasing injury risk for occupants in a crash that requires those safety systems.

What if I bought this vehicle used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included, then call a franchised Jeep dealer and reference recall S61 or 16V668.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V668000
Jeep customer service1-800-853-1403
NHTSA recall #16V668
NHTSA recall # (full)16V668000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →