Chrysler to recall 148,141 vehicles in China

BEIJING -- Chrysler will recall 148,141 vehicles in Chinese mainland because a possible short circuit could disable the airbags and seat belt pretensioners, according to the country's quality watchdog.

The imported Compass and Patriot models were manufactured between Aug 17, 2009 and Aug 20, 2014, according to a General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine statement.

Chrysler said an electrical short circuit could occur in the occupant restraint control module when collisions happen.

Starting Monday, the company will replace the faulty components free of charge.