NHTSA Campaign 16V947000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Issued by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · Reported Dec 22, 2016 · 12,691 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009 Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen vehicles manufactured January 17, 2007, to December 18, 2008, and 2010 RAM 3500 cab chassis manufactured September 25, 2009, to February 1, 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 has notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S92. Note: This recall covers vehicles that were accidentally excluded from recall 15V-313.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
CHRYSLER ASPEN 2009 12,691
DODGE DURANGO 2009 12,691
DODGE RAM 3500 2010 12,691
DODGE REDUNDANT RAM 3500 2010 12,691
RAM 3500 2010 12,691

Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V947000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.