NHTSA recall 19V-018 (19V018000)
air bags recall reported January 15, 2019 - about 1,413,222 vehicles affected.
NHTSA marks this campaign DO NOT DRIVE.
Stop driving the vehicle until the recall repair is done. Contact your dealer immediately; the repair is free.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V018000
- Also written as
- 19V-018
- Manufacturer number
- V01
- Reported
- January 15, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,413,222
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Why it is dangerous
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-018 when calling a dealer.
Affected 6 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.