Urgent Alert: 225,000 Vehicles with Unrepaired Air Bag Recalls Receive ‘Do Not Drive’ Warning

In BOISE, Idaho, the parent company responsible for these brands, doing business as Stellantis North America, has reinforced this advisory by labeling such vehicles as “do not drive” due to the potential hazards posed by defective airbags.

The NHTSA’s recent statement urges owners of affected vehicles to promptly arrange a complimentary repair with their local dealership. According to FCA US, approximately 225,000 vehicles remain unrepaired at this time.

To verify if your vehicle is subject to an airbag recall, you can visit the NHTSA website via the provided link or refer to the list below:

You can see if your vehicle has had an air bag recall at the NHTSA website linked here, or see the list below: 

• 2003–2010 Dodge Ram (15V312, 15V313, 16V352, 16V947, 18V021, 19V018)
• 2004–2009 Dodge Durango (15V313, 16V352, 16V947, 18V021)
• 2005–2011Dodge Dakota (15V313, 16V352, 18V021, 19V018)
• 2005–2008 Dodge Magnum (15V313, 16V352)
• 2006–2015 Dodge Charger (15V313, 16V352, 18V021, 19V018)
• 2007–2009 Chrysler Aspen (15V313, 16V352, 16V947, 18V021)
• 2008–2014 Dodge Challenger (15V444, 16V352, 18V021, 19V018)
• 2005–2015 Chrysler 300 (15V313, 16V352, 18V021, 19V018)
• 2007–2016 Jeep Wrangler (16V352, 18V021, 19V018)
• 2006–2009 Mitsubishi Raider (15V313, 16V352)

The news release from NHTSA adds that the agency has documented 28 deaths in the U.S. from Takata air bags that have exploded. Additionally, at least 400 people have been injured by exploding Takata air bags, reports NHTSA.

“Even minor crashes can result in exploding Takata air bags that can kill or produce life-altering, gruesome injuries. Older model year vehicles put their occupants at higher risk, because older air bags are more likely to explode,” the news release adds.

NHTSA adds that there are several ways to check if your vehicle has had a recall:

• Use NHTSA’s Recalls Lookup Tool to use your license plate number or vehicle identification number to search for any open safety recalls, including the urgent Takata recall.  
• Download our SaferCar app and let it check automatically for you.   
• If your vehicle does have a safety recall, call your automaker’s local dealership to schedule the free recall repair.   
• Sign up at NHTSA.gov/Alerts to be notified by email if your vehicle is affected by a future recall.