Vehicles Affected: Approximately 284,000 model-year 2011-15 Dodge Charger sedans manufactured between May 6, 2010, and June 5, 2014
The Problem: The side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive; if the sedan's doors are kicked or slammed with excessive force, the side curtain airbags may unexpectedly deploy, and the seat belt pretensioners may activate. This increases the risk of a crash or injury. The automaker on July 25 announced that it was recalling more than 667,000 pickup trucks for the same problem. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles reported that it is aware of three minor injuries related to this issue, but no accidents.
The Fix: Dealers will update the occupant restraint control module calibration for free. In the interim, FCA advises that owners exercise caution when closing the vehicle doors.
What Owners Should Do: FCA has not yet provided an owner-notification schedule. Owners can call the automaker at 800-853-1403, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236 or go to www.safercar.gov for more info.
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