19B – Side Curtain Air Bag Inflators May Rupture – 2018-2021 Dodge Charger & Chrysler 300

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03/15/2024
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New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – 19B
FCA US LLC (FCA US) has announced a safety recall on certain 2018 through 2021 model year (LD) Dodge Charger and (LX) Chrysler 300 vehicles.
REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL
Some of the above vehicles may have been built with a Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) inflator that may rupture. A SABIC inflator rupture may result in compressed gas rapidly escaping from the inflator and material potentially being propelled into the vehicle. Material being propelled into an occupied vehicle may cause injury.
SERVICE ACTION
FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all affected vehicles to replace both SABIC modules. The remedy for this condition is not currently available. Dealers will be notified of the launch of this safety recall by way of established communication methods. This recall is estimated to launch in 2nd Quarter of 2024.
We ask that you please take the time to ensure that your personnel are aware of this communication and are prepared to execute a customer friendly process for inquiries regarding involved vehicles.
Customer Services Field Operations
FCA US LLC

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-198
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) MAR 14, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-198 Manufacturer Recall No. : 19B Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) Address : 800 Chrysler Drive
CIMS 482-00-91 Auburn Hills MI 48326-2757
Company phone : 1-800-853-1403 Population :
Number of potentially involved : 284,982 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2018-2021 Dodge Charger Vehicle Type : Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Some 2018-2021 MY Dodge Charger vehicles may have been built with a side air bag inflatable curtain (“SABIC”) inflator that may rupture. The suspect period began on July 5, 2018, when SABICs with suspect inflators were introduced into vehicle production, through May 20, 2021, when SABICs with suspect inflators were no longer used in vehicle production. The vehicle population was determined through SABIC inflator traceability records and vehicle production records. Similar vehicles not included in this recall were built with SABICs that did not contain a suspect inflator. The total affected vehicles for this model is 217,802.
Production Dates : JUL 05, 2018 – MAY 20, 2021
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-198 Page 2 Vehicle 2 : 2018-2021 Chrysler 300 Vehicle Type : Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Some 2018-2021 MY Chrysler 300 vehicles may have been built with a SABIC inflator that may rupture. The suspect period began on July 5, 2018, when SABICs with suspect inflators were introduced into vehicle production, through May 19, 2021, when SABICs with suspect inflators were no longer used in vehicle production. The vehicle population was determined through SABIC inflator traceability records and vehicle production records. Similar vehicles not included in this recall were built with SABICs that did not contain a suspect inflator. The total affected vehicles for this model is 67,180.
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Production Dates : JUL 05, 2018 – MAY 19, 2021
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : A SABIC inflator rupture may result in compressed gas rapidly escaping from the inflator and material potentially being propelled into the vehicle.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : Material being propelled into an occupied vehicle may cause injury.
Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : None Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Right Side Curtain Component Description : Airbag
Component Part Number : 68222742AG The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-198 Page 3 Component Name 2 : Left Side Curtain Component Description : Airbag Component Part Number : 68222743AG Component Name 3 : Right Side Curtain Component Description : Airbag
Component Part Number : 68222742AF Component Name 4 : Left Side Curtain Component Description : Airbag Component Part Number : 68222743AF Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : JOYSON SAFETY SYSTEMS
Address : 2025 Harmon Road
Auburn Hills Michigan 48326 Country : United States Chronology :
• On February 17, 2023, the FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance (“TSRC”) organization opened an investigation into some 2018-2021 MY Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles that may have been built with a suspect SABIC inflator that may rupture. • From February 17, 2023, through February 20, 2024, FCA US TSRC conducted an analysis of SABIC inflator ruptures and determined that the affected vehicles may have had moisture introduced into the inflator during supplier manufacturing that may cause internal corrosion over time and potentially leading to Stress Corrosion Cracking (“SCC”) in the inflator. • As of February 21, 2024, FCA US is aware of five customer assistance records, two warranty claims, and 0 field reports potentially related to this issue for all markets with dates of receipt ranging from February 17, 2023, to February 12, 2024. • As of February 21, 2024, FCA US is not aware of any accidents or injuries potentially relating to this issue for The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-198
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
all markets.
• On March 7, 2024, FCA US determined, through the Vehicle Regulations Committee, to conduct a voluntary safety recall of the affected vehicles.
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all affected vehicles to
replace both SABIC modules. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
FCA US has a longstanding policy and practice of reimbursing owners who have incurred the cost of repairing a problem that subsequently becomes the subject of a field action. To ensure consistency, FCA US, as part of the owner letter, will request that customers send the original receipt and/or other adequate proof of payment to the company for confirmation of the expense.
The remedy component will be a SABIC module built with an inflator outside the suspect period. Identify How/When Recall Condition NR was Corrected in Production : Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : **03/14/2024: FCA US will notify dealers and begin notifying owners on
or about 05/03/2024.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAY 03, 2024 – MAY 03, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAY 03, 2024 – MAY 03, 2024
* NR – Not Reported

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03/21/2024
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New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – 19B
FCA US LLC (FCA US) has announced a safety recall on certain 2018 through 2021 model year (LD) Dodge Charger and (LX) Chrysler 300 vehicles.
VINs identified as being involved in this campaign are currently live and searchable. Stop sale is in effect for the above-identified vehicles.
Vehicles impacted by a stop sale are eligible for reimbursement allowance through the Recall Floorplan Reimbursement Policy (RFPRP), which can be requested upon recall claim submission.
REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL
Some of the above vehicles may have been built with a Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) inflator that may rupture. A SABIC inflator rupture may result in compressed gas rapidly escaping from the inflator and material potentially being propelled into the vehicle. Material being propelled into an occupied vehicle may cause injury.
SERVICE ACTION
FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all affected vehicles to replace both SABIC modules. The remedy for this condition is not currently available. Dealers will be notified of the launch of this safety recall by way of established communication methods. This recall is estimated to launch in 2nd Quarter of 2024.
We ask that you please take the time to ensure that your personnel are aware of this communication and are prepared to execute a customer friendly process for inquiries regarding involved vehicles.
Customer Services Field Operations
FCA US LLC
IMPORTANT: Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer new vehicle inventory. Federal law requires you to complete this recall service on these vehicles before retail delivery. Violation of this requirement by a dealer could result in a civil penalty of up to $27,168 per vehicle. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process.

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