Recall 15V313 covers 4,077,169 2004-2011 Dodge vehicles with rupture-prone driver air bag inflators. Do not drive. Free repair at franchised Ram dealers once available.
In a crash that deploys the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator can rupture and send metal fragments toward the driver or other occupants, causing serious injury or death. Do not drive the vehicle, even for short trips. Arrange towing if it has to move. Repair will be free at any franchised Ram dealer once available.
Dodge is recalling 4,077,169 2004-2011 vehicles, including Charger, Durango, Dakota, and Ram 1500 models, under recall 15V313 because the driver frontal air bag inflator can rupture after moisture intrusion. Metal fragments can strike occupants in a crash, causing serious injury or death. Do not drive an included vehicle; the Ram dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The driver frontal air bag in affected 2004-2011 Dodge vehicles is built to protect the driver in a crash. Its inflator is the metal canister inside the air bag module that fills the bag when the system senses a frontal impact. These vehicles use Takata PSDI-4 driver inflators.
The problem is moisture intrusion. After long exposure to persistent high absolute humidity, the inflator material inside the canister breaks down. During a crash, that weakened inflator can rupture instead of filling the air bag as designed. A ruptured inflator turns a safety device into a hazard and means the driver air bag does not work the way it was built to work.
Owners should not expect a dashboard light, noise, smell, or change in how the vehicle drives before this happens. There is no warning sign before failure.
Who's affected?
Covers a mixed group of cars, SUVs, and pickups from the 2004-2011 model years, all tied to the driver-side front air bag inflator module.
| 2007 Dodge Charger | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2008 Dodge Charger | front air bag |
| 2009 Dodge Charger | front air bag |
| 2010 Dodge Charger | front air bag |
| 2004 Dodge Durango | front air bag |
| 2007 Chrysler Aspen | front air bag |
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | front air bag |
| 2006 Dodge Charger | front air bag |
| 2009 Mitsubishi Raider | front air bag |
| 2008 Mitsubishi Raider | front air bag |
| 2007 Mitsubishi Raider | front air bag |
| 2006 Dodge Dakota | front air bag |
| 2007 Dodge Dakota | front air bag |
| 2008 Dodge Dakota | front air bag |
| 2009 Dodge Dakota | front air bag |
| 2010 Dodge Dakota | front air bag |
| 2011 Dodge Dakota | front air bag |
| 2005 Dodge Durango | front air bag |
| 2006 Dodge Durango | front air bag |
| 2007 Dodge Durango | front air bag |
| 2008 Dodge Durango | front air bag |
| 2005 Dodge Magnum | front air bag |
| 2006 Dodge Magnum | front air bag |
| 2007 Dodge Magnum | front air bag |
| 2008 Dodge Magnum | front air bag |
| 2006 Mitsubishi Raider | front air bag |
| 2010 Ram 5500 | front air bag |
| 2010 Ram 4500 | front air bag |
| 2010 Chrysler 300 | front air bag |
| 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 | front air bag |
| 2008 Dodge Ram 5500 | front air bag |
| 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 | front air bag |
| 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 | front air bag |
| 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 | front air bag |
| 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 | front air bag |
| 2009 Chrysler 300 | front air bag |
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | front air bag |
| 2010 Chrysler 300C | front air bag |
| 2008 Chrysler 300C | front air bag |
| 2007 Chrysler 300C | front air bag |
| 2008 Chrysler SRT8 | front air bag |
| 2005 Chrysler SRT8 | front air bag |
| 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 | front air bag |
| 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 | front air bag |
| 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 | front air bag |
| 2009 Chrysler 300S | front air bag |
| 2008 Dodge Ram 4500 | front air bag |
| 2005 Chrysler 300S | front air bag |
| 2009 Dodge Ram 5500 | front air bag |
| 2010 Chrysler SRT8 | front air bag |
| 2009 Chrysler SRT8 | front air bag |
| 2007 Chrysler SRT8 | front air bag |
| 2006 Chrysler SRT8 | front air bag |
| 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 | front air bag |
| 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 | front air bag |
| 2008 Chrysler 300S | front air bag |
| 2010 Chrysler 300S | front air bag |
| 2007 Chrysler 300 | front air bag |
| 2005 Chrysler 300C | front air bag |
| 2006 Chrysler 300C | front air bag |
| 2008 Chrysler 300 | front air bag |
| 2009 Chrysler 300C | front air bag |
| 2009 Dodge Ram 4500 | front air bag |
| 2006 Chrysler 300 | front air bag |
| 2007 Chrysler 300S | front air bag |
| 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 | front air bag |
| 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 | front air bag |
| 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 | front air bag |
| 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 | front air bag |
| 2006 Chrysler 300S | front air bag |
| 2008 Chrysler Aspen | front air bag |
| Units affected | 4,077,169 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash that deploys the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator can rupture and send metal fragments toward the driver or other occupants, causing serious injury or death. Do not drive the vehicle, even for short trips. Arrange towing if it has to move. Repair will be free at any franchised Ram dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2004-2011 Dodge, Chrysler, Ram, or Mitsubishi vehicle is included in this recall.
- Do not drive the vehicle until the driver frontal air bag inflator replacement is complete.
- Arrange a tow if the vehicle has to be moved to the dealer; do not drive it there yourself.
- Contact a franchised Ram dealer to schedule the free driver frontal air bag inflator replacement that addresses the rupture risk.
- Call Dodge customer service at 1-800-853-1403 with questions and reference recall number 15V313 when you call.
What happens at the repair
Do not drive the vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Once the repair is available, a Ram technician will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator at no charge. Vehicles that had the driver-side frontal air bag replaced under the earlier recall still need this recall repair. If you already paid for this air bag inflator repair, the reimbursement process asks you to send the original receipt or other proof of payment so the expense can be confirmed.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 26, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 8, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
| June 8, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
| June 15, 2015 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V313?
Recall 15V313 covers 4,077,169 2004-2011 Dodge vehicles with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag inflator that can rupture during deployment after moisture intrusion. Metal fragments can strike occupants and cause serious injury or death. Do not drive until the dealer completes the free inflator replacement.
What should I do if my 2004-2011 Dodge vehicle is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 15V313. If it is, do not drive it until the driver frontal air bag inflator is replaced. Call a franchised Ram dealer, reference recall 15V313 or Chrysler recall R25, and ask about towing.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and the remedy for recall 15V313 is a free driver frontal air bag inflator replacement at a franchised dealer. Parts and labor are covered.
What does Do not drive mean for this recall?
Do not drive means keep the vehicle parked until the recall repair is complete, including short trips. The risk is tied to a crash that deploys the driver's frontal air bag. If the vehicle has to move, ask the dealer about towing before scheduling service.
What if I bought this Dodge vehicle used?
The free repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included, then call a franchised Ram dealer with recall 15V313 or Chrysler recall R25.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V313000 |
|---|---|
| Dodge customer service | 1-800-853-1403 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V313 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V313000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notice (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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