NHTSA Recall # | 110421 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 15V444000 |
MFG Compaign # | R37 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | DODGE |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CHALLENGER |
Model Year | 2008 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
Date of notification | 17/11/15 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 19/09/07 |
End date of manufacturing | 29/10/10 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 10/07/15 |
Report created | 10/07/15 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 88460 |
Defect summary | Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 dodge challenger vehicles manufactured september 19, 2007, to october 29, 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. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on november 17, 2015. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is r37. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |