NHTSA Campaign 15V444000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Issued by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · Reported Jul 10, 2015 · 88,460 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufactured September 19, 2007, to October 29, 2010. 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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R37.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
DODGE CHALLENGER 2008 88,460
DODGE CHALLENGER 2009 88,460
DODGE CHALLENGER 2010 88,460

Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V444000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.