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Campaign 14V770 Posted December 3, 2014 250,896 units

2004-2005 Dodge Ram/Durango Recall 14V770: Air Bag

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Published June 1, 2026

Recall 14V770 covers 250,896 2004-2005 Dodge vehicles for passenger air bag inflators that can rupture. Repair is free at any franchised Ram dealer.

Dodge is recalling 250,896 2004-2005 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram 3500, Durango, Dakota, Magnum, 300, and 300C vehicles in high-humidity locations because the passenger frontal air bag inflator can rupture during deployment. Metal fragments can strike occupants and cause serious injury or death; a Ram dealer will complete the free repair.

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What's wrong?

The recalled part is the front passenger air bag inflator. In the 2004-2005 Dodge vehicles in this recall, it sits inside the passenger frontal air bag and fills the bag when a crash sensor commands deployment. The inflator has to build pressure quickly, but it also has to stay contained inside its metal housing.

On affected vehicles, Takata SPI or PSPI passenger inflators exposed to high absolute humidity can rupture during air bag deployment. Instead of only inflating the air bag, excessive internal pressure can break the inflator housing. Metal fragments can then move into the passenger area during a crash.

There is no warning sign before failure. The air bag warning light is not identified as an advance symptom for this defect, so the VIN and registration history decide whether the vehicle is included.

Who's affected?

Spans 8 named models across the 2004-2005 model years, all tied to the air bag system.

2005 Dodge Ram 3500 air bag system
2005 Dodge Ram 2500 air bag system
2005 Dodge Magnum air bag system
2004 Dodge Durango air bag system
2005 Dodge Dakota air bag system
Units affected250,896

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.

What's the safety risk?

In a crash that deploys the passenger frontal air bag, the inflator can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, creating a risk of serious injury or death to occupants. There is no warning sign before deployment. Schedule the recall repair promptly and avoid using the front passenger seat until the repair is complete. Repair is free at any franchised Ram dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2004-2005 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 2500, Magnum, Durango, Dakota, Ram 1500, 300, or 300C is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Ram dealer to schedule the free front passenger air bag inflator replacement.
  3. Bring the recall notice if Dodge has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 14V770 when you call.
  4. Call Dodge customer service at 1-800-853-1403 with questions and reference recall number 14V770.
  5. Avoid delaying the repair once your VIN is confirmed; the replacement addresses the inflator rupture risk during passenger frontal air bag deployment.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Ram technician replaces the front passenger air bag inflator covered by recall 14V770. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. The manufacturer's reimbursement policy covers owners who already paid out of pocket for the same inflator repair. If that applies to you, send the original receipt or other proof of payment to the company for expense confirmation, as described in the owner letter.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

December 3, 2014 NHTSA published the recall
January 23, 2015 Dealer notification began
February 3, 2015 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 14V770?

Recall 14V770 covers 250,896 2004-2005 Dodge vehicles in high-humidity areas with a passenger frontal air bag inflator that can rupture during deployment. Metal fragments can strike occupants, creating a serious injury or death risk. Dealers replace the front passenger air bag inflator for free.

What should I do if my 2004-2005 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 2500, Magnum, Durango, Dakota, Ram 1500, 300, or 300C is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 14V770. If it is, contact a franchised dealer to schedule the passenger air bag inflator replacement. Reference recall 14V770 or P40 Expanded when you call. The repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. The dealer replaces the front passenger air bag inflator free of charge, including parts and labor, for vehicles included in recall 14V770.

Is it safe to drive with this air bag recall?

The official risk is tied to a crash that deploys the passenger frontal air bag. In that event, the inflator can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin. The recall does not include a do-not-drive order, but the repair should be scheduled once your VIN is confirmed.

What if I bought this vehicle used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the first owner. If you bought the vehicle used or moved from one of the listed high-humidity areas, check your VIN and give the dealer recall number 14V770 when scheduling service.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V770000
Dodge customer service1-800-853-1403
NHTSA recall #14V770
NHTSA recall # (full)14V770000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 1, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →