Chrysler Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot Recall R/2017/256: The Occupant Restraint Controller (Orc) May Not Operate As Intended, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 6 Oct 2017
- Launched
- 4,195
- vehicles in the UK
- S61
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chrysler recalled Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may experience a loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment capability during a crash due to a shorting condition resulting in a negative voltage transient that travels to the Occupant Restraint Controller via the front impact sensor wires. The dealer will replace the occupant restraint control module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may experience a loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment capability during a crash due to a shorting condition resulting in a negative voltage transient that travels to the Occupant Restraint Controller via the front impact sensor wires.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER (ORC) MAY NOT OPERATE AS INTENDED Defect: The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may experience a loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment capability during a crash due to a shorting condition resulting in a negative voltage transient that travels to the Occupant Restraint Controller via the front impact sensor wires Remedy: Replace the Occupant Restraint Control module.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a negative voltage transient that travels to the Occupant Restraint Controller via the front impact sensor wires.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the occupant restraint control module.
Are You Affected?
Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot may be included. Chrysler estimates 4,195 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Chrysler, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Chrysler.
- Book with any franchised Chrysler dealer, quoting the campaign code S61 or the DVSA reference R/2017/256. See how to get a Chrysler recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee, Dodge Caliber, Grand Voyager, Jeep Compass and 4 moreSteering column performance during an impact may be compromised | Urgent | R/2011/081 | |
| Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Caliber, Jeep Compass and 1 moreHeadlights may not self level correctly | Book soon | R/2007/185 | |
| Chrysler 300, Chrysler 300C, Chrysler AspenPassenger airbag inflator | Urgent | R/2026/131 | |
| Chrysler 300, Chrysler 300C, Chrysler AspenDriver airbag inflator | Urgent | R/2026/129 | |
| Chrysler AspenChrysler Aspen driver airbag inflator | Urgent | R/2025/174 |
This is one of 71 Chrysler recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chrysler recall launched before it was R/2017/174 on 30 Jun 2017, for driver airbag inflator. The one launched after it was R/2019/198 on 26 Jul 2019, for passenger airbag inflator. You can also see every Chrysler recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/256, launched 6 October 2017. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.