Chrysler Dodge RAM Recall R/2006/189: Front Passenger Airbag May Deploy Incorrectly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Dec 2006
- Launched
- 39
- vehicles in the UK
- F40
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chrysler recalled Dodge RAM vehicles built between 1 January 2005 and 30 September 2006. The front passenger air bag may deploy with too much force when certain rear facing child seats are installed. The dealer will replace the front passenger cushions and the occupant restraint system re-programmed. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front passenger air bag may deploy with too much force when certain rear facing child seats are installed.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY INCORRECTLY Defect: It has been identified that the front passenger air bag may deploy with too much force when certain rear facing child seats are installed. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the front passenger cushions replaced and the occupant restraint system re-programmed.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front passenger airbag may deploy incorrectly.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the front passenger cushions and the occupant restraint system re-programmed. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Dodge RAM built between 1 January 2005 and 30 September 2006 may be included. Chrysler estimates 39 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Chrysler, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Chrysler.
- Book with any franchised Chrysler dealer, quoting the campaign code F40 or the DVSA reference R/2006/189. See how to get a Chrysler recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge RAMWheel seperation may occur | Book soon | R/2007/043 | |
| Dodge RAMConcern that seatbelt will not secure childseat | Urgent | R/2006/188 | |
| Chrysler 300, Chrysler 300C, Chrysler AspenPassenger airbag inflator | Urgent | R/2026/131 | |
| Chrysler 300, Chrysler 300C, Chrysler AspenDriver airbag inflator | Urgent | R/2026/129 | |
| Chrysler AspenChrysler Aspen driver airbag inflator | Urgent | R/2025/174 |
This is one of 71 Chrysler recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chrysler recall launched before it was R/2006/188 on 15 Dec 2006, for concern that seatbelt will not secure childseat. The one launched after it was R/2006/190 on 15 Dec 2006, for vehicle may stall. You can also see every Chrysler recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/189, launched 15 December 2006. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.