Air bags: side/windowRecall 15V-467 · 2011–2014 Dodge Charger
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 15V-467 covers 284,095 2011–2014 Dodge Charger for a air bags: side/window problem, reported to NHTSA on July 27, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q4) shows 68% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V467000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 6, 2010, to June 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air bags may unexpectedly deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners may activate.
The risk
Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Restraint Control module calibration, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R35.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
68%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 11,331 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 6, 2010 to June 5, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.