Chrysler 300, Aspen; Dodge Challenger, Charger and 13 more (2004-2012): Air bags
Recall 16V352000 · May 24, 2016 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
4,648,270
vehicles affected
4,648,270
vehicles affected
Owners are told not to drive these vehicles until they are repaired.
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V352000
- Date
- May 24, 2016
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 4,648,270
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Air bags > Frontal > Passenger side > Inflator module
- Model years
- 2004-2012
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM...
What can happen
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
Vehicles covered
17 models, 72 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Chrysler | 300 | 2005-2012 |
| Chrysler | Aspen | 2007-2009 |
| Dodge | Challenger | 2008-2012 |
| Dodge | Charger | 2006-2012 |
| Dodge | Dakota | 2005-2011 |
| Dodge | Durango | 2004-2009 |
| Dodge | Magnum | 2005-2008 |
| Dodge | Ram 1500 | 2004-2008 |
| Dodge | Ram 2500 | 2005-2009 |
| Dodge | Ram 3500 | 2006-2010 |
| Dodge | Ram 4500 | 2008-2009 |
| Dodge | Ram 5500 | 2008-2009 |
| Dodge | Redundant Ram 3500 | 2010 |
| Jeep | Wrangler | 2007-2012 |
| Mitsubishi | Raider | 2006-2009 |
| Ram | Redundant 4500 | 2010 |
| Ram | Redundant 5500 | 2010 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V352000?
17 models: Chrysler 300 (2005-2012), Chrysler Aspen (2007-2009), Dodge Challenger (2008-2012) and 14 more, about 4.65 million vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V352000?
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners.
What can happen?
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.