Chrysler recalls Mopar occupant restraint control modules over software error that can stop driver air bag from deploying
A software error in the module may keep the driver's air bag or seat belt pretensioner from deploying in a crash and may turn off electronic stability control, raising the risk of a crash and of injury.
What to do
Dealers will update the software for free, or repurchase the module if it is not installed in a vehicle. Owners can call Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403 and use recall number C4C.
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Recall details
- Product
- Mopar Occupant Restraint Cont.
- Company
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Hazard
- Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, a driver's side air bag or seat belt pretensioner that does not deploy increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Units
- 21 pieces of equipment
- Owner notification
- January 15, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 18, 2025
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 25E089000
- Manufacturer campaign number: C4C
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
- Defect
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Occupant Restraint Controller Modules with part numbers 68599746AD, 68599750AE, and 68599752AE. A software error in the occupant restraint control module may cause the driver's side air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner not to deploy in a crash and disable the electronic stability control (ESC) system. As such, this equipment fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
- Consequence
- Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, a driver's side air bag or seat belt pretensioner that does not deploy increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Corrective action
- Dealers will update the occupant restraint control module software, free of charge. If the occupant restraint controller module is not installed in a vehicle, dealers will repurchase it. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is C4C.
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