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52,000 miles · Aug 22, 2017

Electrical System

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I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AND MY HEADLIGHTS KEPT GOING DIM & BRIGHT AND THE RADIO WENT OFF & WOULDN'T COME BACK ON , THEN MY PHONE WOULDN'T WORK TO CALL MY HUSBAND , THEN AN ICON CAME ON THE DASHBOARD THAT I DIDN'T RECOGNIZE AND THE CAR STARTED TO SLOW DOWN AND FELT LIKE IT WAS TRYING TO DIE, AT THIS POINT I HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTES AND I WAS ALMOST HOME AND AS I PULLED IN THE GUARGE THE CAR DIED AND I BARELY MADE IT INTO MY GUARGE . MY HUSBAND TRIED TO RESTART THE CAR & IT WOULDNT START , AS IT WAS LATE AT NIGHT WE WENT TO BED AND MY HUSBAND TRIED TO START IT THE NEXT MORNING . IT DID START AND HE STARTED TO BACK IT OUT OF THE GUARGE AND IT DIED AND STARTED TO SMOKE AND IT WAS EXTREMELY HOT UNDER THE HOOD THEN IT WOULD NOT START AGAIN . WE CALLED THE THE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP AND THEY CAME AND TOWED IT . WE WERE TOLD LATER THAT DAY THAT THE ALTERNATOR HAD GONE OUT AND IT ALSO HAD RUINED THE BATTERY. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL ON THIS BUT OUR VIN# WASN'T ON THE LIST . OUR CAR IS ONLY 6 YEARS OLD AND WE FEEL LIKE IT SHOULD OF BEEN ON THE RECALL LIST . IT WAS $1,008.00 TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM . COULD YOU PLEASE REVIEW YOUR RECALL ON THIS ALTERNATOR PROBLEM .. WE REALLY FEEL LIKE THIS WAS A FAULTY ALTERNATOR AND LIKE I SAID OUR CAR IS ONLY 6 YEARS OLD . WE FEEL LIKE AN ALTERNATOR SHOULD HAVE LAST LASTED AT LEAST TO 200,000 MILES AND OUR CAR ONLY HAD 52,000 MILES ON IT . THIS IS REALLY BAD FOR THIS NEW OF A CAR. WE HAVE LOVED OUR CHRYSLER AND HAD A 2003 CHRYSLER BEFORE THIS ONE , THAT WE TRADED IT IN TO GET THIS ONE , IT WAS 8 YEARS OLD AND WE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM 1 WITH IT . WE HAVE THOUGHT ABOUT TRADING OUR 2011 CHRYSLER IN - IN A COUPLE OF YEARS BUT NOW NOT QUITE SURE WE'LL BE GETTING ANOTHER CHRYSLER AT THIS POINT WITH THIS PROBLEM WE'VE HAD WITH THE ALTERNATOR .

NHTSA ODI #11019025

45,000 miles · Jun 28, 2017

Electrical System

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT COULD NOT REMEMBER IF THE CHECK ENGINE OR BATTERY INDICATORS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO REEDMAN TOLL CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF JENKINTOWN (140 OLD YORK RD, JENKINTOWN, PA 19046, (215) 690-3770) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY WAS DRAINED DUE TO AN ALTERNATOR FAILURE, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.

NHTSA ODI #11001960

Mileage unknown · Jun 4, 2017

Air BagsElectrical SystemSteeringCrashFireInjury

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I WAS A PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT OF A RENTAL VEHICHLE AND I WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP AT A SIGN WHEN THE DRIVER SEEMED TO HAVE SOME MEDICAL EPISODE IT WAS A PUSH START IGNITION SO WITH THE FOOT ON THE GAS THE DRIVER SEND US STRAIGHT TOWARDS A BRICK WALL AND I WAS TRYING TO LOCATE AN EMERGENCY BRAKE TURN OFF THE CAR OR STEER THE CAR OUT OF DANGER BECAUSE OF THE TIMING AND THE LACK OF SAFETY FEATURES ACCESSIBLE TO ME AS A RESULT OF THE CAR INGENUITY I SUFFERED MULTIPLE LEG FRACTURES AFTER BEING DRUG ALONG A 45 FOOT DISTANCE NEARLY SEVERING MY LEG FROM MY BODY AND A 20 HR SURGERY COMPLETE WITH SCREWS AND PLATES LACERATIONS FROM AIRBAG AND SEATBELT.

NHTSA ODI #10993080

15 miles · Apr 29, 2017

Electrical System

AMPLIFIER RADIO IS BAD

NHTSA ODI #10981371

133,000 miles · Dec 11, 2016

Electrical SystemFire

EXPERIENCED COMPLETE ALTERNATOR FAILURE WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. NO PRIOR WARNING OF ALTERNATOR PROBLEMS. AFTER FAILURE OF ALTERNATOR VEHICLE WENT INTO POWER SAVE MODE WHILE DRIVING DISABLING THE ABS, ESC, ECM, AND CBC OF THE VEHICLE. IT ALSO CAUSED AN UNDERHOOD ELECTRICAL FIRE IN WHICH EMS AND THE FD HAD TO BE CALLED. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10934501

83,000 miles · Dec 5, 2016

Electrical System

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BATTERY SAVING MODE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL WHINING NOISE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ABNORMAL ODOR DURING THE FAILURE. THE FOLLOWING DAY, WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE BATTERY SAVING MODE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR CAUSED THE BATTERY TO FAIL AND BOTH WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000.

NHTSA ODI #10930069

95,000 miles · Nov 1, 2016

Electrical System

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WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HWY 29 N (THE FOUR LANE) THE ABS, TRACTION CONTROL AND THE BATTERY INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THERE WAS A BURNING SMELL AND CAR STOPPED IMMEDIATELY AND ALL THE ELECTRONICS WERE GONE. I COULD NOT PUT ON MY EMERGENCY BLINKERS OR GET THE CAR IN GEAR TO PUSH OFF THE HIGHWAY. THIS INCIDENT PUT MY LIFE IN DANGER AND IT REALLY COULD HAVE A TRAGIC ENDING. WITH CARS ON ALL SIDES OF ME, NOT ONLY WAS I IN DANGER BUT I HAD FOUR PASSENGERS IN THE CAR WITH ME. TWO OF THEM BEING MY SMALL GRANDCHILDREN. A POLICE OFFICER SAW MY DILEMMA AND CAME TO OUR RESCUE TO AND ASSISTED US UNTIL WE GOT THE EVERYONE ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. MY CAR WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP. AT THE DEALERSHIP THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID THAT THE ALTERNATOR SHORTED OUT AND DESTROYED MY BATTERY. THE COST TO REPAIR WAS $1450.00 I CALLED CHRYSLER ABOUT THE ELECTRONICS AND WAS TOLD MY CAR WAS NOT ONE THAT HAD A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM.. THIS AUTOMOBILE IS TOTALLY UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT HIGH INTERSTATE SPEEDS IF THE ELECTRONICS CAN SHUT DOWN WITH LITTLE WARNING.

NHTSA ODI #10920450

40,000 miles · Jul 31, 2016

Electrical System

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"TAKATA RECALL" TODAY SUNDAY JULY 31,2016 I WAS DRIVING MY 2011 CHRYSLER 300 DOWN THE STREET IN A LANE OF BUSY TRAFFIC WITH MY FAMILY ALL OF A SUDDEN A RED LIGHT CAME ON IT LOOKED LIKE A BATTERY SYMBOL.SO I CONTINUED DRIVING HOPING TO MAKE IT HOME SAFELY WITH THE KIDS ALL OF A SUDDEN WHEN I MADE IT TO THE CURVE IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD MY RADIO SHUT DOWN THEN THE ALL LIGHTS LIT UP IN THE DASHBOARD AREA AND THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN IN THE CURVE.MY CAR COMPLETELY LOST POWER AND SHUT DOWN.MY EMERGENCY FLASHERS WOULDN'T EVEN WORK TO EVEN NOTIFY ONCOMING DRIVERS PULLING UP BEHIND ME BUT THANK GOD SOMEONE PULLED UP BEHIND UP AND HELPED US BY USING THEIR EMERGENCY FLASHERS UNTIL MY WRECKER ARRIVED.THERE WAS ALSO A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM MY HOOD.I'M REALLY DISAPPOINTED BY THIS INCIDENT IT PUT MY LIFE AND MY CHILDRENS LIFE IN DANGER.I HAD THE CHRYSLER 300 TOWED TO THE SHOP AND I AM WAITING ON THEIR REPORT OF WHAT WAS THE CAUSE FOR MY VEHICLE TO FAIL ME IN SUCH A DANGEROUS CURVE AND I WISH SOMEONE WOULD CONTACT ME DIRECTLY ABOUT MY FINDINGS CAUSE THIS INCIDENT COULD HAVE ENDED TRAGICALLY.

NHTSA ODI #10891950

88,000 miles · Jul 26, 2016

Electrical SystemFire

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND VARIOUS ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS FAILED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO OBSERVE THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED A BURNING ODOR AND SMOKE FUMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE REMEDY FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000.

NHTSA ODI #10888813

45,500 miles · Jul 13, 2016

Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other

THE CARS ALTENATOR FAILED CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL (SHUT DOWN) WE WERE TRAVELING ON THE BACK SIDE OF A STRIP MALL ON FLORIN ROAD. POPPING THE HOOD REVEALED THAT THERE WAS SMOKE AND A LOT OF IT. WE HAD TO PAY TO GET THE CAR TOWED HOME.

NHTSA ODI #10884674

Official recalls

19V018000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

Jan 15, 2019

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.

18V021000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

Jan 9, 2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.

17V435000 · Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator

Jul 10, 2017

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.

16V352000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

May 24, 2016

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.

14V634000 · Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator

Oct 8, 2014

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.

13V118000 · Air Bags

Apr 3, 2013

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured April 11, 2011, through December 14, 2011. The affected vehicles may have improperly sized terminal crimps on the seat side-airbag wiring harness which may cause the seat side-airbags to malfunction and illuminate the airbag warning light.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment the airbags may not operate as designed, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace both driver and passenger seat airbag wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N07.

12V197000 · Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers; Service Brakes, Air:antilock:control Unit/module

May 2, 2012

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 300 AND DODGE CHARGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY LOSE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUNCTION DUE TO AN OVERHEATED POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUSE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 18, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

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Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 300 AND DODGE CHARGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY LOSE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUNCTION DUE TO AN OVERHEATED POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER.

Consequence: THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUSE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 18, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Service Brakes, Air:antilock:control Unit/module

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 300 AND DODGE CHARGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY LOSE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUNCTION DUE TO AN OVERHEATED POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER.

Consequence: THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUSE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 18, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

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NHTSA investigations

EA21002 · Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Opened Sep 17, 2021 · No close date supplied

Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module; Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.

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Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module