Seat belts
- Component
- Seat belts
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Vehicles affected
- 284,095
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2015-07-27
- Owners notified
- 2015-08-25
Defect description
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 6, 2010, to June 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air bags may unexpectedly deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners may activate.
Safety risk
Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Restraint Control module calibration, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R35.