NHTSA Recall 16V947000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V947000; Date: Dec. 30, 2016
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Chrysler Aspen; 2009 Dodge Durango; 2010 Dodge Ram 3500
Component: Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module
Manufactured by: Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Affected Units:: 12,691
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
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), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 11, 2017
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