Media Bureau Seeks Comment on Chrysler Accessibility Waivers

The FCC Media Bureau is seeking comment on a Fiat Chrysler petition for waivers of accessibility rules for the rear seat entertainment systems in 7,176 Dodge Journeys, said a public notice issued Tuesday in docket 12-108. Comments are due July 7, replies July 18. The vehicles were given to dealers without the audio files necessary for the accessibility functions required by FCC user interface rules, the PN said. “The issue inadvertently resulted from supplier error.” Chrysler instructed dealers to update the 2,736 unsold Journeys with the proper files, and will install the required files on the 4,440 sold Journeys when they return to the dealership in response to notifications Chrysler is sending. The automaker wants a retroactive waiver for the unsold vehicles, and a permanent one for the sold ones, the PN said.