Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
1,413,222
Reported to NHTSA
2019-01-15
Owners notified
2019-02-04
Defect description
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Manufacturer remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Dodge Challenger, Charger, Durango, Chrysler 300, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Safety risk
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T75.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Safety risk
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Safety risk
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Electrical system
65
40,000 mi
Engine
36
40,000 mi
Steering
21
44,500 mi
Air bags
19
30,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
15
23,000 mi
Unknown or other
14
43,100 mi
Power train
12
8,200 mi
Service brakes
7
41,327 mi
Exterior lighting
5
49,466 mi
Seats
5
65,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)
3
53,864 mi
Structure: body
3
31,400 mi
Vehicle speed control
3
5,000 mi
Wheels
3
1,570 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
1
70,072 mi
Engine and engine cooling
1
100 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication: oil cooler
1
102,000 mi
Interior lighting
1
57,362 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
1
40,254 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module
1
—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid
1
57,362 mi
Suspension
1
3,000 mi
Tires
1
3,840 mi
Tires: sidewall
1
20,100 mi
Traction control system
1
19,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
1
6,316 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
1
91,099 mi
Visibility
1
40,254 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls
1
61,971 mi
Wheels: rim
1
20,000 mi
The 2013 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2015 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Open investigations
An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.
EA21002Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.