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Dodge Durango Recall 21V280: Loose Curtain Air Bag Fastener Can Cause Improper Deployment

NHTSA campaign 21V280, reported April 22, 2021, 2,721 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2020-2021 Dodge Durango vehicles may have a side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) fastener that is loose or missing. This can cause the side curtain air bag to deploy incorrectly.

An improperly deployed curtain air bag increases the risk of injury to occupants in a crash or other event that triggers the system. Owners should not ignore this recall.

Authorized Dodge dealers will tighten or replace the fastener free of charge. Owner notification letters were sent on May 7, 2021. You can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403, and you should check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V280Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS; AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Durango vehicles. The Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) fastener may be loose or missing.
Risk
A loose or missing fastener may cause the side curtain air bag to deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten or replace the fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were sent on May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y16.
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.

Affected vehicles

Dodge Durango20202021