Vehicle recall R/2017/256

Jeep Patriot and Jeep Compass recall: The occupant restraint controller (orc) may not operate as intended

DVSA recall R/2017/256 names the Jeep Patriot and Jeep Compass. It was launched 6 October 2017. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2017/256
Launched: 6 October 2017
Issued by: CHRYSLER UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: S61
Vehicles: DVSA lists 4,195 on each model line

What can go 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

The fix

Replace the Occupant Restraint Control module.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 4,195. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Jeep Compass	not recorded	4,195
Jeep Patriot	not recorded	4,195

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2018/273 The passenger airbag (pab) may contain loose fastners due to an assembly problem at the supplier 9 October 2018, Jeep Compass
R/2018/303 An unlatched rear seat back may have reduced luggaage retention capabilities and may have increased forward displacement 26 November 2018, Jeep Compass
R/2019/176 The body control module software may allow the engine stop start system to operate outside of the emissions certification 25 June 2019, Jeep Compass
R/2014/033 Daytime running lamp functions incorrectly when indicator is activated. 11 May 2014, Jeep Compass
R/2013/085 Engine may cut out 9 September 2013, Jeep Patriot, Jeep Compass
R/2013/084 Side airbag may not deploy 9 September 2013, Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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