NHTSA recall 12V391000
Air bags
Dodge Durango
Reported Aug 8, 20121,449 vehicles affectedCHRYSLER GROUP LLCMaker’s number M25Built Apr 11, 2012 – Jul 20, 2012
The defect
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from April 11, 2012, through July 20, 2012. Some vehicles may have been built with the incorrect airbag occupant restraint control (ORC) module.
The risk
In the event of a side impact, rearward of the second row seat, the supplemental side air bag inflatable curtain may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
The remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC module, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 24, 2012. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.