Air bags: critical fastenersRecall 21V-280 · 2020–2021 Dodge Durango
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recall 21V-280 covers 2,721 2020–2021 Dodge Durango for a air bags: critical fasteners problem, reported to NHTSA on April 22, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q1) shows 70% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V280000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Durango vehicles. The Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) fastener may be loose or missing.
The risk
A loose or missing fastener may cause the side curtain air bag to deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will tighten or replace the fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were sent on May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y16.
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
70%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 9 vehicles were listed as unreachable.