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Dodge Durango side curtain airbag fastener may be loose

NHTSA campaign 21V280000 · Reported Apr 22, 2021 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

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A loose or missing fastener may cause the side curtain airbag to deploy incorrectly, which increases the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	21V280000
Reported to NHTSA	Apr 22, 2021
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Part affected	AIR Bags:critical Fasteners
Vehicles covered	2 model/year combinations, model years 2020–2021
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Chrysler is recalling certain Dodge Durango SUVs. A fastener that holds the side curtain airbag in place may be loose or missing. Dealers will tighten the fastener or replace it if needed.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your Durango is included. 2. Contact a Dodge dealer to have the fastener checked, or call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (recall number Y16). 3. The repair is free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 21V280000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (2)

2020 Dodge Durango
2021 Dodge Durango

Who to contact

Dodge — official Dodge recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-853-1403

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Dodge Air Bag Recalls Involving Curtain Airbags and Warning Labels · all 3 Dodge recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Durango vehicles. The Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) fastener may be loose or missing.
Safety risk: A loose or missing fastener may cause the side curtain air bag to deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten or replace the fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were sent on May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y16.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.