Air bags: side/windowRecall 13V-555 · 2012 Dodge Dart
Chrysler Group LLC recall 13V-555 covers 374 2012 Dodge Dart for a air bags: side/window problem, reported to NHTSA on November 6, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q1) shows 83% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V555000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured May 10, 2013, through August 24, 2013 and equipped with the Mopar 13 trim package. In the affected vehicles, the front seat mounted side airbags (SAB) may not have been properly installed into the seat.
The risk
In the event of a crash necessitating SAB deployment, the SABs may fail to deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the SAB installation and re-install them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N61.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 10, 2013 to August 24, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.