Chrysler Recalls Vehicles Due to Passenger Air Bag Inflator Rupture Risk

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling approximately 4,648,270 vehicles due to a defect in the passenger frontal air bag inflator modules. The affected vehicles include specific model years of the Chrysler Aspen, Chrysler 300, Mitsubishi Raider, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Durango, Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Magnum, Dodge Charger, Dodge Dakota, and various Dodge RAM models. The recall is geographically phased, affecting vehicles originally sold or registered in specific U.S. states and territories designated as Zone A, Zone B, or a third group of states.

The defect involves air bag inflators that may rupture due to propellant degradation after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. If an inflator ruptures during deployment, metal fragments may strike vehicle occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700 and began on March 27, 2017.

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and RAM vehicles, while Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product

DODGE, CHRYSLER, RAM RAM 2500, RAM 3500, RAM 5500, 300

Brand

DODGE

Manufacturer

Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Category

Vehicle — Air Bag

Hazard

• air-bag-rupture
• metal-fragments
• serious-injury
• death

Affected units

4,648,270

Is your product affected?

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