The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V021000·Announced 2018-01-09

Chrysler, Dodge, and Ram Vehicles Recalled for Air Bag Inflator Defect

Chrysler is recalling specific 2009-2013 vehicles because the passenger air bag inflator may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the inflator explosion may result in 'serious injury or death,' which aligns with the rubric criterion for a score of 4 (Severe) involving significant injury reports or structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles, along with 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota and 2009-2010 RAM 3500, 4500, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The recall also includes 2009 RAM 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, and Chrysler Aspen vehicles. Affected vehicles are those sold or registered in specific U.S. states and territories, categorized into three geographic zones based on humidity and temperature exposure.

The defect involves the passenger frontal air bag inflator, which may explode due to propellant degradation after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, this explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, potentially causing serious injury or death.

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles 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 on February 28, 2018. 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
CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP 300, DAKOTA, CHALLENGER, CHARGER
Brand
CHRYSLER
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag Inflator
Hazard
Affected units
328,177

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (14)

  • 300
  • DAKOTA
  • CHALLENGER
  • CHARGER
  • ASPEN
  • DURANGO
  • WRANGLER
  • RAM 3500
  • redundant 4500
  • redundant 5500
  • 3500
  • 4500
  • 5500
  • 2500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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