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.

Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Side — Inflator Module

Date Announced

MAY 27, 2015

Vehicles Affected

4,077,169

Dodge Recall #

R25

NHTSA Campaign #

15V313000

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. 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.

Actions

Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.

Documents (83)

• Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q2
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q2
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - RETURN PROCESSES FOR RECALLED AIRBAGS – UNUSED IN DEALER INVENTORY AND USED AIRBAG RETURN
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - RETURN PROCESSES FOR RECALLED AIRBAGS – UNUSED IN DEALER INVENTORY AND USED AIRBAG RETURN
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - RETURN PROCESSES FOR RECALLED AIRBAGS – UNUSED IN DEALER INVENTORY AND USED AIRBAG RETURN
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Packing and Shipping Instructions
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - MITSUBISHI TECHNICAL INFORMATION NOTICE
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Chrysler
• Communications Cover Letter for Interim Notices
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Takata Air Bag Inflators – Mitsubishi Raider Update
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Chronology
• New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – R25052715
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Chrysler Owners
• Communications Cover Letter for Final Stage 1
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q4
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Dealer Recall Communication Guide 2016
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - March 2016 SUBJECT: Safety Recall R25 – Driver Airbag Inflator
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Dealer Recall Communication Guide 2016
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q3
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 5
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) Dealer Recall Communication Guide 2016
• Other Recall Related Documents - Warranty Operations Newsletter
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 6
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 7
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 8
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 10
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 11
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Safety Recall Communication Guide 2016
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Recall Communication Guide 2016
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Safety Recall Communication Guide 2016
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Dealer Recall Communication Guide 2016
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2016-Q1
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Recall Communication Guide 2016
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 12
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 9
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2016-2
• Renotification Notice
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - March 2016
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) Recall Communication Guide 2016
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 4
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Chronology
• Airbag Recall Return Material Utility Update
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Renotification Notice - Mitsubishi Final Remedy Parts Available
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Chrysler
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 3
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2016-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #7, 2016-4
• FCA Email
• Facebook Ads
• Phone Script
• Direct_Mail
• Automated Dial Voicemail
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: 7/20/2017 Subject: Helping To Keep Our Mutual Customers Safe
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Sent:Tuesday, July 25, 2017 Subject:Takata Airbag Communications / Completions
• MOPAR® AIRBAG RECALL CAMPAIGN 8.01.2017 REVISED
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - RETURN PROCESSES FOR RECALLED AIRBAGS – UNUSED IN DEALER INVENTORY AND USED AIRBAG RETURN
• Recall Quarterly Report #10, 2017-3
• Mopar_Recall_Postcard_v8
• Miscellaneous Document
• Mopar_Recall_Email_Registration_v5
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Recall Quarterly Report #9, 2017-2
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 14
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 14
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 15
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Takata Air Bag Inflator Safety Recall Outreach By Mopar on Tuesday, September 26, 2017
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Air Bag Inflator Safety Recalls Final
• Recall Quarterly Report #8, 2017-1
• Response to Paragraph 47
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - takata-parts-status-communication-1574 - 10-12-17
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 16