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UKDVSA · United KingdomR/2026/125Mar 20, 2026

Passenger airbag inflator

In the event that the airbag is activated excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the vehicle occupants and / or in worst cases a fatality. The concern is caused by moisture in the air getting past faulty seals and being absorbed by the pyrotechnic biscuits in the inflator. As a result it is more likely to occur sooner in areas of high humidity and high temperature difference.

Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the passenger front air bag module which includes the inflator.

Concerns: Dodge Challenger (Model years 2008–2012) · Dodge Charger LX VI (Model years 2005–2010) · Dodge Charger LX VII (Model years 2012) · Dodge Dakota III (Model years 2004–2011) · Dodge Durango II (Model years 2003–2008) · Dodge Durango III (Model years 2009) · Dodge Magnum (2005–2008) (Model years 2004–2008)

Official notice ↗

Sources: NHTSA (United States, public domain), Transport Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada), DVSA (United Kingdom, Open Government Licence v3.0), RappelConso and EU Safety Gate (France, Licence Ouverte 2.0).