Chrysler / Dodge / Mitsubishi and more recall: Air bags
Do not drive. NHTSA and the maker advise owners not to drive these vehicles until they are repaired.
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
What could happen
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.
Vehicles covered
- Chrysler 300 2005–2010
- Chrysler 300C 2005–2010
- Chrysler 300S 2005–2010
- Chrysler Aspen 2007–2008
- Chrysler Srt8 2005–2010
- Dodge Charger 2006–2010
- Dodge Dakota 2005–2011
- Dodge Durango 2004–2008
- Dodge Magnum 2005–2008
- Dodge Ram 1500 2004–2008
- Dodge Ram 2500 2005–2009
- Dodge Ram 3500 2006–2009
- Dodge Ram 4500 2008–2009
- Dodge Ram 5500 2008–2009
- Mitsubishi Raider 2006–2009
- Ram Redundant 4500 2010
- Ram Redundant 5500 2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V313000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler (Fca Us LLC)
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 26, 2015
- Owners notified
- Jun 8, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4,077,169
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Jan 1, 2007 to Dec 31, 2010
- Part
- Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
- Maker's own recall number
- R25
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep and more recall: Air bags Jan 9, 2018
- Dodge / Ram recall: Electrical system Oct 13, 2016
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep and more recall: Air bags May 24, 2016
- Dodge / Ram recall: Fuel system, diesel Oct 8, 2014
- Dodge / Ram recall: Steering Nov 6, 2013
- Chrysler / Dodge recall: Air bags Mar 14, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.