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Do not drive Campaign 16V352 Posted May 24, 2016 4,648,270 units

2004-2012 Dodge Multi-Model Recall 16V352: Air Bag

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Published May 31, 2026

Recall 16V352 covers 4,648,270 2004-2012 Dodge vehicles for passenger air bag inflators that can rupture. Do not drive. Free dealer repair.

Do not drive

Passenger frontal air bag inflators can rupture after propellant degradation from humidity and temperature cycling. If an inflator ruptures, metal fragments can strike occupants and cause serious injury or death. Do not drive the vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Repair is free at any franchised Ram dealer.

Dodge is recalling 4,648,270 2004-2012 vehicles, including Ram 2500, Wrangler, Charger, and 300 models, because the passenger frontal air bag inflator can rupture after long-term humidity and temperature cycling. Do not drive an included vehicle until a Ram dealer completes the free repair; metal fragments from an inflator rupture can strike occupants and cause serious injury or death.

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What's wrong?

The recalled part is the passenger frontal air bag inflator module in affected 2004-2012 Dodge vehicles. The inflator sits inside the passenger air bag assembly and creates the gas that fills the air bag during a crash. Its job is to deploy the passenger air bag quickly and in a controlled way.

The problem is inside the Takata inflator. Its propellant degrades after prolonged exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and temperature cycling. Once that material breaks down, the inflator no longer behaves as designed during a passenger air bag deployment. This recall is about the inflator itself, not the seat belt or the driver air bag.

There is no warning sign before failure. The defect is hidden inside the sealed inflator, so an owner does not get a dash light, sound, smell, or change in driving feel from the defect itself.

Who's affected?

The scope crosses pickups, SUVs, sedans, coupes, and wagons; every listed vehicle uses the same front passenger air bag component.

2005 Dodge Ram 2500 front air bag
2006 Dodge Ram 3500 front air bag
2006 Dodge Ram 2500 front air bag
2007 Dodge Ram 2500 front air bag
2008 Dodge Ram 5500 front air bag
Units affected4,648,270

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.

What's the safety risk?

Passenger frontal air bag inflators can rupture after propellant degradation from humidity and temperature cycling. If an inflator ruptures, metal fragments can strike occupants and cause serious injury or death. Do not drive the vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Repair is free at any franchised Ram dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2004-2012 Dodge, Ram, Chrysler, Jeep, or Mitsubishi vehicle is included in this passenger frontal air bag inflator recall.
  2. Do not drive the vehicle until the passenger frontal air bag inflator replacement is complete.
  3. Arrange a tow if the vehicle has to be moved to the dealer; do not drive it there yourself.
  4. Contact a franchised Ram dealer to schedule the free passenger frontal air bag inflator replacement.
  5. Call Dodge customer service at 1-800-853-1403 with questions and reference recall number 16V352 when you call.

What happens at the repair

Do not drive the vehicle until the recall repair is complete. At the dealer, a Ram technician replaces the passenger frontal air bag inflator covered by recall 16V352. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. If you have already paid out of pocket for this same problem, FCA US says owners can send the original receipt or other proof of payment to the company for review under its reimbursement practice. Keep copies of any repair paperwork before submitting it.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

May 24, 2016 NHTSA published the recall
January 11, 2017 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)
March 7, 2017 Dealer notification began
March 27, 2017 Owner notification mailed
March 29, 2017 Dealer notification ended

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 16V352?

Recall 16V352 covers 4,648,270 2004-2012 Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ram, and Mitsubishi vehicles with passenger frontal air bag inflators that can rupture after long-term humidity and temperature exposure. Metal fragments can strike occupants, causing serious injury or death. Dealers will replace the inflator for free.

What should I do if my 2004-2012 Dodge vehicle is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 16V352. If it is, Do not drive the vehicle until the passenger frontal air bag inflator is replaced. Contact a franchised Ram dealer or the listed customer service line at 1-800-853-1403 and reference recall 16V352 or S43.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and the remedy says dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for vehicles included in recall 16V352.

What does 'do not drive' mean for this recall?

Do not drive the vehicle until the recall repair is complete. This instruction comes from the remedy for recall 16V352 because the passenger air bag inflator can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin. Ask the dealer or customer service about the safest way to move the vehicle for repair.

What if I bought this vehicle used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the current owner or where the vehicle was bought. Check your VIN to confirm inclusion, then give the dealer recall number 16V352 or Chrysler recall number S43 when you schedule the inflator replacement.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V352000
Dodge customer service1-800-853-1403
NHTSA recall #16V352
NHTSA recall # (full)16V352000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →