Statement: Stop-drive

Rhea-AI Summary

FCA US LLC has issued an urgent warning for owners of certain Dodge and Chrysler models from 2005-2010 regarding Takata air-bag recalls. Approximately 276,000 vehicles are affected, and owners are advised to stop driving them immediately until repairs are made. Free replacement air bags have been available since 2015, with FCA stating they have ample supply. The company has been actively reaching out to affected customers through various communication methods. For recall status, customers can contact 833-585-0144 or check their VIN at specific websites.

Positive

• FCA has sufficient inventory of new air bags to meet demand.
• Free replacement driver-side air bags have been available since 2015.

Negative

• Approximately 276,000 vehicles are affected by the Takata air-bag recall.
• There is a risk of air-bag rupture in the event of a crash if vehicles remain unrepaired.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FCA US LLC urgently warns U.S.-market owners or custodians of model-year 2005-2010 Dodge Magnum station wagons, Dodge Challenger coupes, and Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 sedans who have not yet addressed Takata driver-side air-bag recalls to immediately stop driving their vehicles.

FCA is voluntarily undertaking this campaign, which affects approximately 276,000 vehicles.

Owners or custodians of these vehicles will be contacted directly, advised to stop driving their vehicles and urged to obtain the necessary service, which continues to be available free of charge at any certified FCA-brand dealer. FCA – the first automaker to migrate from Takata to an alternate source of replacement parts – has sufficient inventory of new air bags to meet demand.

The longer these particular vehicles remain unrepaired, the greater the risk of an air-bag rupture, in event of a crash. Free replacement driver-side air bags have been available for this population since 2015.

FCA is and has been engaged in aggressive outreach to encourage vehicle owners and custodians affected by Takata recalls to obtain service. To date, through various initiatives, the company has generated nearly 210 million standard and first-class letters, courier deliveries, e-mails, text messages, while also making phone calls and home visits.

Many owners say they don't have time to obtain the remedy. However, the repair procedure takes well under one hour.

Air bags of the variety subject to this recall are no longer used in FCA vehicle production.

Customers who are unaware of their vehicles' recall status are urged to call 833-585-0144. They may also check their Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) at mopar.com/recalls, checktoprotect.org or nhtsa.gov/recalls.

FCA extends its sympathies to the families and friends of those affected by these incidents. 

 

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SOURCE FCA US LLC

FAQ

What models are affected by the FCA air-bag recall?

The affected models include 2005-2010 Dodge Magnum, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300.

How many vehicles are involved in the FCA air-bag recall?

Approximately 276,000 vehicles are affected by the Takata air-bag recall.

What should owners of affected vehicles do?

Owners should stop driving their vehicles immediately and obtain free repairs at certified FCA dealers.

When did FCA start offering free replacement air bags for these vehicles?

Free replacement driver-side air bags have been available since 2015.

How can owners check their vehicle's recall status?

Owners can call 833-585-0144 or check their Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) at designated websites.