Recall 15V444 covers 88,460 2008-2010 Dodge Challenger vehicles for driver air bag inflator rupture risk. Do not drive. Free repair at any franchised Dodge dealer.
If the driver's frontal air bag deploys in a crash, 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. Ask the dealer about towing if it needs to move. Repair is free at any franchised Dodge dealer.
Dodge is recalling 88,460 2008-2010 Challenger vehicles because moisture can enter the dual-stage driver frontal air bag inflator and make it rupture during a crash. Do not drive an affected Challenger until a Dodge dealer completes the free air bag repair, since metal fragments can strike the driver or passengers.
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What's wrong?
The driver frontal air bag inflator in the 2008-2010 Dodge Challenger is the metal canister inside the driver air bag module. During a crash that calls for air bag deployment, the inflator burns propellant to create gas that fills the air bag in front of the driver. This recall involves Takata PSDI-4 driver inflators.
In affected Challengers, moisture can get into the inflator over time. The batwing-shaped propellant wafers inside the inflator change as they age. During an air bag deployment, that changed propellant can burn too aggressively, raising pressure inside the inflator. If pressure climbs too high, the inflator can rupture instead of only filling the air bag.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is inside the sealed inflator, so the vehicle gives the owner no normal sound, smell, warning light, or pedal feel to catch it before deployment.
Who's affected?
The same driver-side frontal air bag inflator module is listed across all 3 model years.
| 2009 Dodge Challenger | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2010 Dodge Challenger | front air bag |
| 2008 Dodge Challenger | front air bag |
| Units affected | 88,460 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific coupe is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the driver's frontal air bag deploys in a crash, 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. Ask the dealer about towing if it needs to move. Repair is free at any franchised Dodge dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2010 Dodge Challenger is included in this recall.
- Do not drive the vehicle until the driver's frontal air bag inflator replacement is complete.
- Arrange a tow if the vehicle has to move to a franchised Dodge dealer; do not drive it there yourself.
- Contact a franchised Dodge dealer to schedule the free driver's frontal air bag inflator replacement that fixes the moisture-related rupture risk.
- Bring the owner notice if you have it, and reference recall number 15V444 (Dodge recall R37) when you call.
What happens at the repair
Do not drive the vehicle until the recall repair is complete. At the dealer, a Dodge technician replaces the driver's frontal air bag inflator covered by this recall. Parts and labor are free under the recall. The remedy has been available since November 17, 2015, so the dealer can perform the inflator replacement now if your VIN is included. Dodge has a reimbursement process for owners who already paid for the same repair before the recall notice. Send the original receipt or other adequate proof of payment for expense confirmation.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| July 10, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 14, 2015 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| November 11, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
| November 11, 2015 | Dealer notification ended |
| November 17, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
| November 24, 2015 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V444?
Recall 15V444 covers 88,460 2008-2010 Dodge Challenger vehicles with a driver frontal air bag inflator that can rupture during deployment. Metal fragments can strike the driver or passengers, causing serious injury or death. Dodge dealers will replace the inflator for free.
What should I do if my 2008-2010 Dodge Challenger is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Challenger is included in recall 15V444. If it is, do not drive it to the dealer. Ask a franchised Dodge dealer about towing and schedule the driver air bag inflator replacement. Reference recall R37 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Dodge dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator free of charge. Parts and labor are covered under recall 15V444.
What does do not drive mean for recall 15V444?
Do not drive the vehicle until the dealer completes the recall repair. The driver air bag inflator can rupture in a crash that deploys the air bag. If the vehicle has to move, ask the Dodge dealer about towing before the appointment.
What if I bought my Dodge Challenger used?
The free repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2008-2010 Challenger is included, then contact a franchised Dodge dealer and reference recall 15V444 or Chrysler recall R37.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V444000 |
|---|---|
| Dodge customer service | 1-800-853-1403 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V444 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V444000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (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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