Do not drive - driver side frontal air bag may rupture
Defect Summary
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2009 dodge durango and chrysler aspen vehicles manufactured january 17, 2007, to december 18, 2008, and 2010 ram 3500 cab chassis manufactured september 25, 2009, to february 1, 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 has notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began january 11, 2017. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is s92. note: this recall covers vehicles that were accidentally excluded from recall 15v-313.
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FAQ: Recall 16V947000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V947000?
NHTSA recall 16V947000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on December 22, 2016. It addresses: Do not drive - driver side frontal air bag may rupture. The recall affects approximately 12,691 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 16V947000 or the manufacturer campaign number S92. 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.