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57,190 miles · Jul 3, 2015

Steering

DODGE HAS A RECALL P57 NHTSA 14V-567 AND NO PARTS. IT HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE DECEMBER 2014. I FIXED MY VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE RECALL IN DECEMBER OF 2013. DODGE WILL NOT REFUND MY MONEY UNTIL THE PARTS COME IN.

NHTSA ODI #10731882

89,000 miles · Apr 25, 2015

Electrical SystemSteeringVehicle Speed Control

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I WAS DRIVING MY 2008 DODGE CHARGER ABOUT 45 MPH, WHEN SUDDENLY THE POWER WENT OUT ON MY VEHICLE CAUSING ME TO STOP IN TRAFFIC. WHEN I TRIED TO RESTART MY CAR, IT WOULDN'T START. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO TRY TO START THE VEHICLE, IT FINALLY STARTED.. A FEW MILES INTO MY JOURNEY, THE PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN.. THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH THAT IS RECALLED ON MY VEHICLE. I DRIVE EVERYDAY WITH SMALL CHILDREN IN THE CAR AND THIS IS VERY UNSAFE. THE DODGE DEALER SAID THE PART IS UNAVAILABLE. I NEED MY CAR TO GO TO WORK EVERYDAY AND THIS IS VERY DISTURBING. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10712845

145,000 miles · Mar 24, 2015

Electrical SystemSteering

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE KEY WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN OVER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT AS THE FAILURE PROGRESSED, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS SHAKING WHILE TRAVELING OVER 60 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, WHO REPROGRAMMED THE KEYS AND CHECKED THE BATTERY. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT WAS NOT NOTIFIED BUT WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,000.

NHTSA ODI #10701310

85,000 miles · Mar 4, 2015

Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED…

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NHTSA ODI #10692055

26,036 miles · Feb 26, 2015

SteeringSuspension

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PURCHASED 2008 REAR WHEEL DRIVE V6 DODGE CHARGER 11/8/2008. 1ST TIME I HAD ISSUES W/ WORN OUT FRONT END SUSPENSION PARTS WAS IN 7/14/2010. I HAD TO HAVE THE OUTER TIE RODS REPLACED ON MY CAR WHICH ONLY HAD 26,036 MILES ON IT, LUCKILY, THIS WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. SINCE 7/2010, I HAVE HAD TO HAVE MULTIPLE VARIOUS FRONT END SUSPENSION AND STEERING COMPONENTS REPLACED, NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *5/1/11 SWAY BAR LINKS & OUTER TIE RODS *3/2/12 OUTER TIE ROD END/CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT *11/1/12 OUTER TIE ROD *11/27/13 SWAY BAR LINKS *12/10/14 CONTROL ARM/STABILIZER BAR BUSHING. I'VE HAD TO HAVE MY TIRES REPLACED 3 TIMES DUE TO EXCESSIVE/UNEVEN WEAR CAUSED BY REOCCURRING, EXPENSIVE SUSPENSION ISSUES. I AM NOT A HOT ROD DRIVER, NOR DO I LIVE ON A LONG BUMPY DIRT ROAD AND FEEL MY COMPLAINT SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO FOR A POSSIBLE RECALL AND FORCE DODGE TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE. I CAN NOT AFFORD $400 TO $600S AND TIRES $800 EVERY OR EVERY OTHER YEAR. THIS IS RIDICULOUS.

NHTSA ODI #10690868

75,000 miles · Feb 6, 2015

Air BagsElectrical SystemEngine And Engine Cooling

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN AND MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN IN COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE RADIO LIGHTS AND ALL OF THE INTERIOR LIGHTS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND RESUMED TO NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000. UPDATED 4/27/15*CN..UPDATED 05/11/15.*JB THE CONSUMER ALSO RECEIVED RECALL # 15V313000. HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 08/19/15.....UPDATED 09/17/15*JB UPDATED 09/21/15. *JB...UPDATED 10/05/15.*JB THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A RESISTANCE IN STEERING WHILE TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT FOR THE PAST 18 MONTHS. THERE WAS A SMELL OF WIRES BURNING INSIDE THE VEHICLE, DUE TO THE LEFT SIGNAL LIGHT WIRING HAD BURNED OUT, THE RIGHT FRONT WINDOW WAS DIFFICULT TO ROLL UP, THE BLINKERS STOPPED WORKING, AND THE TRUNK WOULD NOT OPEN. UPDATED 10/19/15.*JB....UPDATED 11/10/15.*JB UPDATED 11/30/15.*JB THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE BATTERY AND IGNITION SWITCH WERE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD A COOLANT LEAK. THE GASKET AND THERMOSTAT WERE REPLACED. UPDATED 12/22/15.*JB.....UPDATED 12/24/15.*JB...UPDATED 02/18/16. *JB UPDATED 03/17/16.*JB.........UPDATED 04/01/16 *BF UPDATED 04/12/16.*JB UPDATED 04/14/16.*JB UPDATED 06/02/16.*JB UPDATED 06/09/16.*JB UPDATED 06/16/16.*JB UPDATED 06/29/16.8JB UPDATED 09/20/2017*CN *JS THE CONSUMER STATED ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 THE VEHICLE EMITTED A FUEL SMELL FROM THE VENTS AND UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE.*JS *CN *JS *JS

NHTSA ODI #10681774

132,000 miles · Nov 17, 2014

Electrical SystemSteering

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TIGHT, DIFFICULT TO TURN, MADE A NOISE, AND VIBRATED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP. A DIAGNOSTIC CODE FOR THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR WAS DISCOVERED. THE ALTERNATOR, OXYGEN SENSOR, AND A SECOND SENSOR WERE REPLACED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL AND JERKED FORWARD WHILE IN MOTION, AS IF IT WOULD STALL EACH TIME IT WAS DRIVEN. THE FAILURE PROGRESSED AND OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V567000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS WAITING FOR THE PARTS TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,000.

NHTSA ODI #10658694

61,000 miles · Nov 5, 2014

Electrical SystemSteering

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IT STARTED OUT AS A BATTERY PROBLEM. I AM ON THE THIRD BATTERY 2 OF THEM WITHIN 90 DAYS. THEN THE IGNITION, YOU COULD TURN THE KEY AND IT WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING FOR 30 TO 40 SECONDS. THEN SOMETIMES NOTHING AT ALL AND I WOULD HAVE TO TURN KEY OFF THEN BACK TO START. SOMETIMES THE CAR WOULD TRY TO START THEN STOP AND TRY AGAIN BEFORE IT WOULD START. NOW WHEN I USE THE TURN SIGNAL AND MAKE A TURN IT TRIES TO LOCK THE STEERING. I HAVE A SECOND CHARGER SAME YEAR THAT IS NOW HAVING THE BATTERY PROBLEM... WHAT'S NEXT ? *TR

NHTSA ODI #10652798

65,000 miles · Feb 26, 2014

Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Steering

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VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING MAJOR SAFETY DEFECT SIMILAR TO RECENT GM IGNITION RECALL. ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ENGINE SHUT-OFF AT VARYING SPEEDS INCLUDING HIGHWAY 65MPH PLUS. COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN DEACTIVATES ALL ONBOARD SYSTEMS, INCLUDING POWER-STEERING, BREAKING, AND AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. VEHICLE SHUT DOWN OCCURS RANDOMLY. RE-OCCURRENCE HAS BEEN AS FREQUENTLY AS HOURS BETWEEN SIMILAR OCCURRENCE TO AS LONG AS 5,000 MILES BETWEEN OCCURRENCES. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS TO DEALER WITHOUT DEALER ABLE TO RECREATE DEFECT. VARIOUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PARTS WERE REPLACED WITHOUT SUCCESSFULLY CURING THE DEFECT. TWO SEPARATE DEALERSHIPS RECOMMENDED WIRELESS IGNITION (WIN) MODULE REPLACEMENT BUT CHRYSLER HAS REFUSED TO SEND THE PART. CHRYSLER CUSTOMER CARE STATES THAT WIN MODULE IS ONLY REPLACED WHEN VEHICLE FAILS TO START AT ALL TIMES. VEHICLE OWNER REQUESTED REPLACEMENT PART AS RECOMMENDED BY CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS BUT CHRYSLER WILL NOT RELEASE PART TO VIN ASSOCIATED VEHICLE. THEREFORE, VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. CURRENT MILEAGE IS 78,000. IDENTICAL OCCURRENCES HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO NHTSA UNDER ID NUMBERS: 10294768, 10369140, 10370988, 10386410, 10390065, 10396098, 10508333, 10520262, AND 10525632. VEHICLE DEFECT HAS SERIOUS POTENTIAL FOR DEATH AND SERIOUS INJURY DUE TO PRODUCT FAILURE (AIRBAGS FAILING TO DEPLOY). *TR

NHTSA ODI #10566049

170,000 miles · Dec 12, 2013

Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND BECAME HARD TO TURN. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED HOWEVER, THE STEERING WHEEL HAD RETURNED TO NORMAL. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MAN…

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NHTSA ODI #10555867

Official recalls

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.

15V313000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

May 26, 2015

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. 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 the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.

14V567000 · Electrical System:ignition

Sep 17, 2014

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008 Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Magnum vehicles manufactured May 23, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 24, 2007, to May 12, 2008, Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured April 3, 2007, to May 12, 2008, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured March 21, 2007, to May 12, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the ignition key (FOBIK) may not return to the "ON" position after being rotated to the "START" position, instead sticking between the two positions. Potentially, while the vehicle is being driven, the ignition may inadvertently move through the "RUN" position to the "ACCESSORY" or "OFF" ignition position, turning off the engine.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the ignition stays between "START" and "ON" positions it could cause loss of certain electrical functions. If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the "OFF" or "ACCESSORY" position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P57.

08V583000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift

Nov 6, 2008

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 20,283 MY 2006-2009 CHARGER AND MAGNUM VEHICLES BUILT WITH THE POLICE PACKAGE AND EQUIPPED WITH A COLUMN SHIFTER. THE GEARSHIFT CABLE MAY BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BRACKET AND CAUSE AN INCORRECT TRANSMISSION GEARSHIFT POSITION DISPLAY.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE IN AN UNEXPECTED DIRECTION STARTLING THE DRIVER, AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A REDUNDANT LOCKING MECHANISM TO THE GEARSHIFT CABLE AT THE MOUNTING BRACKET TO ENSURE PROPER RETENTION AND SHIFT LINKAGE FUNCTION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

08V295000 · Power Train:axle Hubs

Jul 2, 2008

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 5,509 MY 2008 300, DODGE MAGNUM, AND CHARGER VEHICLES. THE TORQUE RETENTION CRIMP FEATURE WAS MISSED DURING THE MANUFACTURE OF ONE LOT OF REAR AXLE HUB NUTS. THIS COULD CAUSE THE NUTS TO LOOSEN AND ALLOW THE HALFSHAFT TO DISENGAGE FROM THE WHEEL HUB.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER AND RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR AXLE HUB NUTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 21, 2008. 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

PE08052 · Prndl Misalignment

Opened Sep 2, 2008 · Closed Nov 10, 2008

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift

IN A NOVEMBER 5, 2008 LETTER, CHRYSLER SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT DESCRIBING A DEFECT CONDITION THAT COULD RESULT IN PRNDL MISALIGNMENT (I.E., INCORRECT GEAR INDICATION) IN APPROXIMATELY 20,300 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2006 THROUGH 2009 DODGE CHARGER AND MAGNUM POLICE VEHICLES BUILT FROM MAY 17, 2005 THROUGH OCTOBER 21, 2008 (NHTSA RECALL NO. 08V-583, CHRYSLER RECALL H37).ACCORDING TO CHRYSLER, THE GEARSHIFT CABLE MAY BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BRACKET AND CAUSE AN INCORRECT TRANSMISSION GEARSHIFT POSITION DISPLAY.THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE INADVERTENTLY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.CHRYSLER DEALERS WILL REMEDY THE DEFECT CONDITION BY INSTALLING A REDUNDANT LOCKING MECHANISM TO THE GEARSHIFT CABLE AND THE MOUNTING BRACKET TO ENSURE PROPER RETENTION AND SHIFT LINKAGE FUNCTION. CHRYSLER USES A UNIQUE COLUMN SHIFTER IN THESE POLICE VEHICLES.AFTER PE08-052 WAS OPENED, CHRYSLER INSPECTED A MY 2009 POLICE VEHICLE AND NOTED THAT THOUGH THE GEARSHIFT CABLE APPEARED FULLY SEATED INTO THE STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BRACKET, THE CABLE RETENTION FEATURE (LOCKING PIN) WAS NOT FULLY SEATED.CHRYSLER SUBSEQUENTLY DETERMINED THAT IF THE RETENTION FEATURE IS NOT FULLY SEATED, THE CABLE MAY DISENGAGE FROM THE MOUNTING BRACKET, RESULTING IN THE SHIFT LINKAGE SYSTEM NOT FUNCTIONING TO DESIGN INTENT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR INCORRECT GEAR POSITION INDICATION VIA THE PRNDL DISPLAY.CHYSLER'S INSPECTION OF 59 MY 2009 DODGE CHARGER AND MAGNUM POLICE VEHICLES IN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER FOUND 30 WHERE THE GEARSHIFT CABLE WAS NOT FULLY ENGAGED TO THE MOUNTING BRACKET.THERE ARE NO REPORTED CRASHES OR INJURIES RELATED TO THE DEFECT CONDITION TO DATE. THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.