Jeep Renegade Recall R/2019/152: The Occupant Restraint Controller (Orc) Special Features / Function Configuration Memory…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 31 May 2019
- Launched
- 2,340
- vehicles in the UK
- V42
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Renegade vehicles built between 12 July 2017 and 4 June 2019. An incorrect update may inadvertently disable certain passive safety features. The dealer will update the occupant restraint controller software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An incorrect update may inadvertently disable certain passive safety features.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER (ORC) SPECIAL FEATURES / FUNCTION CONFIGURATION MEMORY MAY BE INCORRECTLY UPDATED WHEN CERTAIN DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TOOLS ARE USED Defect: An incorrect update may inadvertently disable certain passive safety features. Remedy: Update the occupant restraint controller software..
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the occupant restraint controller (orc) special features / function configuration memory may be incorrectly updated when certain diagnostic service tools are used.
The Fix
The dealer will update the occupant restraint controller software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Renegade built between 12 July 2017 and 4 June 2019 may be included. Jeep estimates 2,340 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Jeep, 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 Jeep.
- Book with any franchised Jeep dealer, quoting the campaign code V42 or the DVSA reference R/2019/152. See how to get a Jeep recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Compass, RenegadeThe PBU (pressure valve) membrane in the high voltage battery pack may not be sealed due to incomplete ultrasonic welding | Urgent | R/2023/202 | |
| RenegadeThe right side engine mount may not have been machined correctly | Low | R/2019/054 | |
| RenegadeSide window airbags may fail to deploy | Urgent | R/2017/099 |
This is one of 112 Jeep recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jeep recall launched before it was R/2019/143 on 24 May 2019, for the steering intermediate shaft may contain a loose nut. The one launched after it was R/2019/176 on 25 Jun 2019, for the body control module software may allow the engine stop start system to operate outside…. You can also see every Jeep recall, the Jeep Renegade recall history and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/152, launched 31 May 2019. 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.