Dodge Challenger, Charger, Dakota and others: Inflator module

Date

Jan. 15, 2019

Filed by

Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Consumer advisory

Do Not Drive (NHTSA consumer advisory in this record).

Vehicles

Chrysler 300 (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015); Dodge Challenger (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014); Dodge Charger (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015); Dodge Dakota (2010, 2011); Dodge Ram 3500 (2010); Dodge Ram 4500 (2010); Dodge Ram 5500 (2010); Jeep Wrangler (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)

Component

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Description of the defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

Potentially affected

1413222

What can happen

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

Feb. 4, 2019

Manufacturer campaign number

V01

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

ODI

Recall number

19V018000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.