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2012 Jeep Liberty Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Jeep Liberty. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.

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These campaigns cover the 2012 Jeep Liberty as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.

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17V640000

Seats · Front Assembly · Head Restraint

If the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, the front seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.

The riskIf the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, the front seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.

The fix — freeChrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is T56.

What was foundChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles. A component within the occupant restraint controller (ORC) may fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying in the event of a rear-end crash.

17V640000 at NHTSA
13V282000

Electrical System

In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.

The riskIn the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.

The fix — freeChrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38.

What was foundChrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.

13V282000 at NHTSA

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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.

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