NHTSAAIR BAGS
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) - Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208
Published: March 14, 2024Recall ID: 24E025000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain MOPAR steering column control modules, used as replacement parts in certain 2017-2024 Jeep, Chrysler, and Ram vehicles. Please see the attached documents for specific part numbers and vehicle compatibility information. The steering column control module may not be welded properly, which can prevent the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash. As such, these control modules fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Affected Products
Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208 |
| Nhtsa id | 24E025000 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24E025000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Defect summary | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain MOPAR steering column control modules, used as replacement parts in certain 2017-2024 Jeep, Chrysler, and Ram vehicles. Please see the attached documents for specific part numbers and vehicle compatibility information. The steering column control module may not be welded properly, which can prevent the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash. As such, these control modules fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." |
| Completion rate | 0.74 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and replace, or repurchase the steering column control module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 2, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 15B. |
| Consequence summary | An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 15B |
| Potentially affected | 10908 |
| Report received date | 2024-03-14T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |