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Dodge Dakota, Durango and other models recalled over a restraint defect

Airbags or seat belts

The front passenger airbag inflator (PAB) may contain propellant that could possibly degrade over a period of time. This may cause metal fragments to pass through the air bag and into the vehicle interior at high speed which may result in injury to vehicle occupants in the event of a deployment event.

Check your product

Only vehicles within the listed VIN ranges or build dates are covered. A franchised dealer can confirm from your VIN.

4 identifiers listed for this notice.

  • Dakota

    Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
    • 15/07/2007 – 22/08/2011
    Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
    • U03

  • Durango

    Build dates
    • 15/07/2007 – 06/08/2009
    Manufacturer reference
    • U03

  • Charger

    Build dates
    • 15/07/2007 – 29/10/2010
    • 12/06/2012 – 11/07/2013
    Manufacturer reference
    • U03

  • Challenger

    Build dates
    • 15/07/2007 – 11/07/2013
    Manufacturer reference
    • U03

What to do now

The defect affects restraints: an airbag or seat belt may not work properly in a crash.

  1. Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer.
  2. Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.
  3. Keep the manufacturer’s recall letter if you receive one, and update your address on the V5C so future letters reach you.

Why it matters. Airbags and seat belts only matter in a crash, so a defect can go unnoticed until the worst moment.

Repairs and costs

You should not pay for a safety recall repair. Book it with a franchised dealer for the make and take your V5C or registration number.

If you have already paid for a repair to fix the same defect, ask the manufacturer whether it will reimburse you.

From the official notice

Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2026/132). Quoted as issued.

Summary

The front passenger airbag inflator (PAB) may contain propellant that could possibly degrade over a period of time. This may cause metal fragments to pass through the air bag and into the vehicle interior at high speed which may result in injury to vehicle occupants in the event of a deployment event.

Defect

The front passenger airbag inflator (PAB) may contain propellant that could possibly degrade over a period of time. This may cause metal fragments to pass through the air bag and into the vehicle interior at high speed which may result in injury to vehicle occupants in the event of a deployment event.

Remedy

On affected vehicles replace the inflator assembly.

Models

Dakota, Durango, Charger, Challenger

Open the DVSA notice

Questions

Why are Dodge Dakota, Durango and other models being recalled?

The defect affects restraints: an airbag or seat belt may not work properly in a crash. Airbags and seat belts only matter in a crash, so a defect can go unnoticed until the worst moment.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected?

Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker or ask a franchised dealer, who can check your VIN against the manufacturer’s campaign. The VIN ranges and build dates published by the DVSA are listed on this page.

What should I do now?

Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer. Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.

Will the repair cost anything?

You should not pay for a safety recall repair. Book it with a franchised dealer for the make and take your V5C or registration number. If you have already paid for a repair to fix the same defect, ask the manufacturer whether it will reimburse you.

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