Do Not Drive NHTSA · 15V444000 Reported July 10, 2015

Do not drive - driver side frontal air bag inflator may rupture

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Air Bags · 88,460 vehicles potentially affected

⚠ Do Not Drive Warning: NHTSA advises that affected vehicles should not be operated until repaired. Contact your dealer immediately.
NHTSA ID
15V444000
Manufacturer Campaign
R37
Component
Air Bags
Vehicles Affected
88,460
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 10, 2015
Completion Rate
46.18

Defect Summary

Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 dodge challenger vehicles manufactured september 19, 2007, to october 29, 2010. the affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on november 17, 2015. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is r37.

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 15V444000 or campaign R37.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
  4. Do not drive your vehicle until the repair is completed. Ask about loaner cars or free towing.
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FAQ: Recall 15V444000

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

What is recall 15V444000?

NHTSA recall 15V444000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on July 10, 2015. It addresses: Do not drive - driver side frontal air bag inflator may rupture. The recall affects approximately 88,460 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 15V444000 or the manufacturer campaign number R37. 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.

What does "Do Not Drive" mean for this recall?

NHTSA has flagged this recall as Do Not Drive, meaning the defect poses an immediate safety risk and affected vehicles should not be operated until they are repaired. Owners should contact their dealer immediately and may be eligible for free towing or a loaner vehicle while awaiting parts.

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.