The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·24E091000·Announced 2024-10-29

Chrysler Recalls Air Bag Control Modules Due to Excessive Deployment Force

Chrysler is recalling Mopar Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor modules because a software error may cause front air bags to deploy with excessive force, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (air bags deploying with excessive force) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor modules with part number 68332579AA. The recall addresses a software error in the air bag control module that may cause the front air bags to deploy with excessive force during a crash. This defect causes the equipment to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. The source text does not specify the number of affected vehicles or report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect and replace, or repurchase the air bag control module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 26, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. FCA's number for this recall is B4B.

The recalled product

Product
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE recall
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag / Restraint System
Hazard
Affected units
4

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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