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3,000 miles · Jul 17, 2011

Engine And Engine CoolingSteering

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CAR HAS STALLED AND SHUT DOWN 3 TIMES SINCE PURCHASING IT IN 08/2010. ALL THREE CASES THE CAR HAD JUST COMPLETED A TURN ONTO A BUSY HIGHWAY WHERE LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO COAST IT, WITH NO POWER STEERING, TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. ON ALL THREE CASES, THE ONLY INDICATION I HAD THAT THE CAR SHUT OFF WAS THAT THE OIL LIGHT FLASHED ON. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR EASILY THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED, BUT THE THIRD TIME IT HAPPENED, IT WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO DRIVE. IT FINALLY DID IT AFTER THE THIRD TIME I TRIED IT. I AM VERY CONCERNED WITH THIS PROBLEM. I AM A FEMALE THAT LOVES HER NEW CAR, BUT MY HUSBAND IS WORRIED ABOUT ME DRIVING IT ON THE HIGHWAY IF IT KEEPS SHUTTING OFF. THIS IS A DANGEROUS PROBLEM AND DODGE NEEDS TO GET ON THE BALL AND FIGURE OUT WHAT IS GOING ON. WE HAVE AN APPOINTMENT FIRST THING IN THE MORNING WITH THE DEALERSHIP, BUT AFTER READING ALL OF THE COMPLAINTS FROM EVERYONE ELSE, I HAVE LITTLE FAITH THEY WILL BE ABLE TO FIND OUT WHAT IS GOING ON. DODGE, PLEASE FIX MY CAR!

NHTSA ODI #10414249

1,800 miles · Jul 11, 2011

Engine And Engine Cooling

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2010 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT8....VEHICLE STALLS OUT WHEN SLOWING DOWN. THIS HAS HAPPENED NOW THREE TIMES. ONCE IT HAPPENED WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN INTO A PARKING SPOT AND THE OTHER 2 TIMES IT HAS OCCURRED ON THE ROAD WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT. OIL LIGHT CAME ON IN ONE OF THE INSTANCES BUT I AM UNSURE IF IT CAME ON THE OTHER TWO. WITH COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER THIS MAKES THE CAR DIFFICULT TO STEER. ON ALL THREE OCCASIONS, THE CAR DID START BACK UP WITH THE PUSH BUTTON START, HOWEVER IT DID CRANK OVER VERY SLOWLY. CAR IS GOING INTO THE DEALERSHIP TOMORROW TO EVALUATE THIS, HOWEVER IT APPEARS THAT WITH OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAVE THIS HAPPEN, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND HOPEFULLY THIS CAN BE REMEDIED BEFORE ANYONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED OR WORSE. *TT

NHTSA ODI #10411701

13,000 miles · Jul 6, 2011

Engine And Engine Cooling

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED WITH A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AFTER TEN MINUTES BUT THE OIL WARNING LAMP WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 13,000.

NHTSA ODI #10410742

1,000 miles · Jun 27, 2011

Engine And Engine Cooling

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TURNING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. WITHIN THIRTY SECONDS, THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. A SIMILAR FAILURE OCCURRED ONCE PRIOR. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT BOTH FAILURES OCCURRED WHILE MAKING TURNS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEAL…

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NHTSA ODI #10409089

4,820 miles · Jun 21, 2011

Engine And Engine Cooling

2010 CHALLENGER SRT8 AUTOMATIC HAS STALLED AGAIN FOR THE SECOND TIME. IT HAS 4,820 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE ENGINE HAS STALLED. PRIOR REPORT 10354193. I HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES AND SLOWED TO TURN LEFT INTO A DRIVEWAY WHEN THE ENGINE STALLED. I PLACED THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND STARTED THE CA…

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NHTSA ODI #10407699

8,000 miles · Jun 20, 2011

Engine And Engine Cooling

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NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, PULL UP TO A STOP SIGN TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN AND CAR JUST DIES. LOSE ALL POWER, NO POWER STEERING AND INCREDIBLY HARD TO STOP THE CAR COMPLETELY. THIS IS NOW THE 3RD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED, GOING TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET IT LOOKED AT AGAIN. THIS IS INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS IF IT WERE TO HAPPEN WHEN CROSSING AN INTERSECTION INSTEAD OF AT A STOP SIGN. IVE READ HUNDREDS OF REPORTS LIKE MINE ON FORUMS AND YET DODGE IS UNAWARE OF THIS INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS SITUATION?? I WONT BE TAKING MY 1 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER IN THIS CAR... *TT

NHTSA ODI #10407521

2,981 miles · May 22, 2011

Electrical SystemEngine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND COMPLETE THE TURN WITHOUT INCIDENT DUE TO THE ALERTNESS OF THE DRIVER BEHIND ME. I DID NOT NOTICE WHICH SYMBOLS, IF ANY, LIT UP ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. HAVING A VEHICLE SHUT DOWN FOR NO APP…

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NHTSA ODI #10403268

5,900 miles · May 9, 2011

Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS MAKING A SLOW U-TURN AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF (STALLED). THIS ACTUALLY THE THIRD INCIDENT SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IN DECEMBER. I WAS PULLING ON TO THE FREEWAY FROM A STOP (UNDER 10MPH) AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF (STALLED). ALSO, I WAS SLOWING TO A RED LIGHT (UNDER 10MPH) AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF (STALLED). I DON'T HAVE…

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NHTSA ODI #10400453

2,500 miles · Mar 22, 2011

Engine And Engine Cooling

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I OWN A 2010 CHALLENGER R/T. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX. 30MPH, I SLOWED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AND VEHICLE LIGHTS WENT OUT, LOSS OF ALL POWER, AND ENGINE TURNED OFF. I COASTED TO CURB AND WITHOUT TOUCHING THE KEY, THE VEHICLE RESTARTED RIGHT BACK UP. AGAIN THE NEXT DAY WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT ONTO A BUSY STREET, VEHICLE SHUT OFF WHILE TURNING LEFT, EXCEPT I WAS CROSSING THE LANE OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. AGAIN, IT RESTARTED WITH NO HELP FROM ME. NO ACCIDENT CAUSED, BUT AN ONCOMING VEHICLE CAME TO ABOUT 3 FEET OF MY DRIVERS DOOR BEFORE STOPPING. (40MPH STREET) I READ THAT THIS IS OCCURRING A LOT WITH 08-10 CHALLENGERS AND WOULD LOVE IT FIXED BEFORE MY 17Y/O DAUGHTER TAKES IT OUT AND GETS T-BONED AND INJURED OR WORSE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10392551

4,000 miles · Mar 15, 2011

Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER EXITING HIGHWAY, ENGINE STALLED WHEN TRAVELING ABOUT 5 MPH. WAS ABLE TO RESTART ENGINE WITHOUT INCIDENT. WAS NOT AWARE OF ANY WARNING LIGHTS PRIOR TO INCIDENT. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE SAME HAPPENED, AFTER MAKING A LEFT TURN INTO DRIVEWAY, ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE TRAVELING AT 5 MPH. WAS ABLE TO RESTART ENGINE AN…

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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.

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.

15V444000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

Jul 10, 2015

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.

Consequence & remedy

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.

Remedy: 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.

10V475000 · Steering:electric Power Assist System

Oct 7, 2010

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING, 300, CHARGER (LX) AND DODGE CHALLENGER (LC), AVENGER (JS), AND JOURNEY (JC), AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2011 DODGE RAM LIGHT DUTY PICKUP (DS) VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SEPARATION AT THE CRIMPED END OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: LEAKED POWER STEERING FLUID ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE AS NECESSARY THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

10V200000 · Electrical System:ignition:module

May 11, 2010

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER 300, DODGE CHALLENGER, CHARGER, JEEP COMMANDER, GRAND CHEROKEE AND DODGE RAM VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A WIRELESS IGNITION NODE (WIN) MODULE EXHIBITING A BINDING CONDITION OF THE SOLENOID LATCH.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THE RESULT OF THE DEFECT COULD LEAD TO A CONDITION WHERE THE KEY MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH (WIN MODULE) PRIOR TO PLACING THE SHIFTER IN PARK. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL FOR UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WIN MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

09V420000 · Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Oct 29, 2009

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR WHEEL DRIVE. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITHOUT A FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE NUT.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: WHILE DRIVING, A TIRE AND WHEEL SEPARATION COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND IF FOUND WITHOUT A SPINDLE NUT IT WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 2, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-835-1403.

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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