CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Moisture can get into the driver's frontal airbag inflator over time, which may cause it to rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash. Metal fragments could then strike the driver or other occupants, causing serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive the vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal airbag inflator free of charge. This recall covers vehicles that were accidentally excluded from an earlier recall.
To check whether your vehicle is affected, enter your VIN for open recalls and contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403, referencing recall S92.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chrysler Aspen | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Dodge Durango | 2009 |
| Dodge RAM 3500 | 2010 |
| Dodge Redundant RAM 3500 | 2010 |