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Dodge Charger Recall 24V198: Side curtain airbag may rupture, sending metal fragments at occupants

NHTSA campaign 24V198, reported March 14, 2024, 284,982 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some 2018-2021 Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger vehicles have side curtain airbag inflators that may rupture because of a manufacturing defect. The inflator is the part that fires the airbag, and a rupture can release sharp metal fragments.

If an inflator ruptures, sharp metal fragments can strike occupants, which may cause injury or death. Owners should take this recall seriously and schedule the repair promptly.

An authorized dealer will replace both side curtain airbags at no cost to you. Owner notification letters began mailing on February 20, 2025. You can contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403, and you can check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 24V198Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)
Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will replace both side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 20, 2025. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 19B.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Chrysler 3002018201920202021
Dodge Charger2018201920202021