# Service bulletin 78

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10189200
- Published by NHTSA: 2021\-03\-22
- Manufacturer's number: 78
- Manufacturer's date: 2013\-01\-01
- NHTSA component: SEAT BELTS

## NHTSA's summary

STAR Center News No. 78 \- Jan/Feb 2013: Instead of limiting the use of the tether anchor to 48 pounds \(child weight\) the new guideline states that the tether anchor can be used with a seatbelt to install a child restraint up to the recommended weight limit of the child restraint.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10189200-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10189200-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Seat belts

## Vehicles listed

- 2011 to 2017 CHRYSLER 200
- 2018 CHRYSLER 200
- 2007 to 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING
- 2008 to 2014 DODGE AVENGER

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [16V668000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V668000.md), 2016-09-15: AIR BAGS; SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE\-INACTIVE

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [2301715](/bulletins/10229238.md), 2023-01-09, Service bulletin: SEAT BELTS. Key Codes Recorded Incorrectly This bulletin involves replacing the lock cylinders. The dealer is unable to obtain the proper key code for the vehicle.
- [68264880A](/bulletins/10217748.md), 2022-08-15, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEAT BELTS. Occupant Restraint Controller \(ORC\) For PF, KL or UF Vehicles ONLY:\~ Prior to replacing ORC part numbers, please contact FCA engineering if the following Diagnostic trouble codes are Stored or Active in the ORC module:\~ DTC: B223D\-00 \- OCM DTC Present\~ DTC: B0050\-13 \- Driver Seatbelt Sensor\-Circuit Open\~ DTC: B0052\-13 \- Passenger Seatbelt Sensor\-Circuit Open\~ DTC: B00B5\-13 \- Driver Seat Track Position Restraints Sensor\-Circuit Open\~ DTC: B00C5\-13 \- Passenger Seat Track Position Restraints Sensor\-Circuit Open\~ DTC: B0028\-13 \- Right Side Seat Deployment Squib 1\-Circuit Open\~ DTC: B0020\-13 \- Left Side Seat Deployment Squib 1\-Circuit Open\~ Execute DealerCONNECT / TechCONNECT Diagnostic Procedures to assess potential defects to devices connected to the ORC Module depending on the active or stored Diagnostic Trouble Code. If no defects are detected, verify wiring connectivity between the ORC Module and the component associated with the Diagnostic Trouble Code. Investigate connector pins and wire harness terminals for bent,corroded,or spread conditions. If no response within 15 minutes, proceed with repair.\~ FCA Engineering Contacts:\~ Jay Nagle \(ORC Module, OCM module, Driver/passenger seat track position sensor for PF, KL or UF Vehicles ONLY\) @ cell \(248\) 420\-4294 or jay.nagle@external.fcagroup.com\~ Bill Winfrey \(Driver/Passenger Buckle Switch, Passenger/Driver Seat Thorax Airbags\) @ cell \(248\) 941\-9221 or william.winfrey@fcagroup.com
- [78](/bulletins/10217736.md), 2022-08-15, Service bulletin: SEAT BELTS; Tether, Lower Anchor \(on car seat or vehicle\); EQUIPMENT. STAR Center News No. 78 \- Jan/Feb 2013: Instead of limiting the use of the tether anchor to 48 pounds \(child weight\) the new guideline states that the tether anchor can be used with a seatbelt to install a child restraint up to the recommended weight limit of the child restraint.
- [9003681](/bulletins/10217517.md), 2022-08-08, Service bulletin: SEAT BELTS. Restraints Information Sheet \(I\-Sheet\) has been added to Star Parts. Print I\-Sheet for technician use.
- [9003687](/bulletins/10217510.md), 2022-08-08, Service bulletin: SEAT BELTS. Restraints Remove I\-Sheet from packaging. Correct information sheet \(I\-Sheet\) has been added to Star Parts. Print I\-Sheet for technician use.
- [10\-001\-15](/bulletins/10148916.md), 2018-11-26, Service bulletin: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES. Intermittent Seat Belt Chime And Seat Belt Indicator Lamp On This bulletin involves replacing both right and left front seatbelt buckle covers. The Customer may describe seat belt buckle indicator lamp on and/or chime tone sound when seatbelt is buckled.
- [9003681](/bulletins/10139985.md), 2018-06-11, Service bulletin: SEAT BELTS. Restraints Information Sheet \(I\-Sheet\) has been added to Star Parts. Print I\-Sheet for technician use.
- [9003687](/bulletins/10139978.md), 2018-06-11, Service bulletin: SEAT BELTS. Restraints Remove I\-Sheet from packaging. Correct information sheet \(I\-Sheet\) has been added to Star Parts. Print I\-Sheet for technician use.
- [68264880A$](/bulletins/10135124.md), 2018-05-07, Service bulletin: SEATS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEAT BELTS. Occupant Restraint Controller \(ORC\) For PF, KL or UF Vehicles ONLY:\~ Prior to replacing ORC part numbers, please contact FCA engineering if the following Diagnostic trouble codes are Stored or Active in the ORC module:\~ DTC: B223D\-00 \- OCM DTC Present\~ DTC: B0050\-13 \- Driver Seatbelt Sensor\-Circuit Open\~ DTC: B0052\-13 \- Passenger Seatbelt Sensor\-Circuit Open\~ DTC: B00B5\-13 \- Driver Seat Track Position Restraints Sensor\-Circuit Open\~ DTC: B00C5\-13 \- Passenger Seat Track Position Restraints Sensor\-Circuit Open\~ DTC: B0028\-13 \- Right Side Seat Deployment Squib 1\-Circuit Open\~ DTC: B0020\-13 \- Left Side Seat Deployment Squib 1\-Circuit Open\~ Execute DealerCONNECT / TechCONNECT Diagnostic Procedures to assess potential defects to devices connected to the ORC Module depending on the active or stored Diagnostic Trouble Code. If no defects are detected, verify wiring connectivity between the ORC Module and the component associated with the Diagnostic Trouble Code. Investigate connector pins and wire harness terminals for bent,corroded,or spread conditions. If no response within 15 minutes, proceed with repair.\~ FCA Engineering Contacts:\~ Jay Nagle \(ORC Module, OCM module, Driver/passenger seat track position sensor for PF, KL or UF Vehicles ONLY\) @ cell \(248\) 420\-4294 or jay.nagle@external.fcagroup.com\~ Bill Winfrey \(Driver/Passenger Buckle Switch, Passenger/Driver Seat Thorax Airbags\) @ cell \(248\) 941\-9221 or william.winfrey@fcagroup.com
- [68264880A$](/bulletins/10130085.md), 2018-03-13, Service bulletin: SEAT BELTS. Occupant Restraint Controller \(ORC\) For PF, KL or UF Vehicles ONLY:\~ Prior to replacing ORC part numbers, please contact FCA engineering if ANY of the following Diagnostic trouble codes are Stored or Active in the ORC module:\~ DTC: B223D\-00 \- OCM DTC Present\~ DTC: B0050\-13 \- Driver Seatbelt Sensor\-Circuit Open\~ DTC: B0052\-13 \- Passenger Seatbelt Sensor\-Circuit Open\~ DTC: B00B5\-13 \- Driver Seat Track Position Restraints Sensor\-Circuit Open\~ DTC: B00C5\-13 \- Passenger Seat Track Position Restraints Sensor\-Circuit Open\~ DTC: B0028\-13 \- Right Side Seat Deployment Squib 1\-Circuit Open\~ DTC: B0020\-13 \- Left Side Seat Deployment Squib 1\-Circuit Open\~ Execute DealerCONNECT / TechCONNECT Diagnostic Procedures to assess potential defects to devices connected to the ORC Module depending on the active or stored Diagnostic Trouble Code. If no defects are detected, verify wiring connectivity between the ORC Module and the component associated with the Diagnostic Trouble Code. Investigate connector pins and wire harness terminals for bent, corroded, or spread conditions. If no response within 15 minutes, proceed with repair.\~ FCA Engineering Contacts:\~ Jay Nagle \(ORC Module, Driver/passenger seat track position sensor for PF, KL or UF Vehicles ONLY\) @ cell \(248\) 420\-4294 or jay.nagle@external.fcagroup.com\~ Malcolm Whitehouse \(OCM Module \- PF,KL, or UF Vehicles ONLY\)@248\-462\-4703 or Malcolm.Whitehouse@fcagroup.com.\~ Bill Winfrey \(Driver/Passenger Buckle Switch, Passenger/Driver Seat Thorax Airbags\) @ cell \(248\) 941\-9221 or william.winfrey@fcagroup.com\~

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