The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V280000·Announced 2021-04-22

2020-2021 Dodge Durango Side Air Bag Fastener Recall

Chrysler is recalling 2020-2021 Dodge Durango vehicles because the side curtain air bag fastener may be loose or missing. A loose fastener could cause incorrect air bag deployment, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This involves a structural vehicle safety defect in the air bag system, but no injuries or illnesses have been reported. The hazard is theoretical rather than demonstrated, which qualifies as High per the rubric: risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020 and 2021 Dodge Durango vehicles. The Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) fastener may be loose or missing.

A loose or missing fastener may cause the side curtain air bag to deploy incorrectly. This increases the risk of injury to vehicle occupants in a crash.

Approximately 2,721 vehicles are affected. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 7, 2021. Owners should contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or visit www.safercar.gov. Dealers will tighten or replace the fastener free of charge.

The recalled product

Product
DODGE DURANGO
Brand
DODGE
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag System
Hazard
Affected units
2,721

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 (1)

  • DURANGO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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