Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V555000 Reported November 6, 2013

Side air bags may deploy improperly

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Air Bags · 374 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V555000
Manufacturer Campaign
N61
Component
Air Bags
Vehicles Affected
374
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 6, 2013
Completion Rate
83.16

Defect Summary

Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 dodge dart vehicles manufactured may 10, 2013, through august 24, 2013 and equipped with the mopar 13 trim package. in the affected vehicles, the front seat mounted side airbags (sab) may not have been properly installed into the seat.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating sab deployment, the sabs may fail to deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the sab installation and re-install them as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on december 19, 2013. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's recall campaign number is n61.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 13V555000 or campaign N61.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V555000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V555000?

NHTSA recall 13V555000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on November 6, 2013. It addresses: Side air bags may deploy improperly. The recall affects approximately 374 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V555000 or the manufacturer campaign number N61. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.