NHTSA Recall 16V352000: Inflator module (air bags)
Do not drive Chrysler (FCA US LLC) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,648,270 vehicles. It affects 17 models including the Chrysler 300.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V352000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | S43 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE |
| Report received | May 24, 2016 |
| Owner notification | March 27, 2017 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V352000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chrysler 300 | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Chrysler Aspen | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Dodge Challenger | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Dodge Charger | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Dodge Dakota | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Dodge Durango | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Dodge Magnum | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Dodge RAM 1500 | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Dodge RAM 2500 | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Dodge RAM 3500 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Dodge RAM 4500 | 2008, 2009 |
| Dodge RAM 5500 | 2008, 2009 |
| Dodge Redundant RAM 3500 | 2010 |
| Jeep Wrangler | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Mitsubishi Raider | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| RAM Redundant 4500 | 2010 |
| RAM Redundant 5500 | 2010 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.