The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V018000·Announced 2019-01-15

Chrysler Recalls Vehicles Due to Exploding Passenger Air Bag Inflator Risk

Chrysler is recalling specific 2010-2016 Dodge, Chrysler, and Jeep vehicles because the passenger air bag inflator may explode during deployment, potentially causing 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

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the defect could result in 'serious injury or death' due to metal fragments striking occupants, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury reports or potential for serious harm.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling approximately 1.4 million 2010-2016 Dodge, Chrysler, and Jeep vehicles due to a defect in the passenger frontal air bag inflator. The affected models include the Dodge Challenger, Charger, Dakota, Ram 3500, Ram 4500, and Ram 5500; the Chrysler 300; and the Jeep Wrangler.

The defect involves excessive internal pressure that may cause the inflator to explode upon deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag. In the event of a crash requiring air bag deployment, this explosion could send metal fragments striking vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in 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 4, 2019. 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, CHARGER, CHALLENGER, RAM 4500
Brand
CHRYSLER
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag Inflator
Hazard
Affected units
1,413,222

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 (8)

  • 300
  • CHARGER
  • CHALLENGER
  • RAM 4500
  • WRANGLER
  • RAM 5500
  • DAKOTA
  • RAM 3500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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