Dodge Challenger, Charger, Dakota And 2 More Recall R/2026/125: Passenger Airbag Inflator, Who Is Affected And What To Do

Urgent

How serious

20 Mar 2026

Launched

1

vehicles in the UK

S43

Manufacturer’s campaign code

Dodge recalled Challenger, Charger, Dakota and 2 more vehicles built between 18 February 2003 and 12 July 2012. 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 recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the passenger front air bag module which includes the inflator. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

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.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: Passenger airbag inflator Defect: 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.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could 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 Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the passenger front air bag module which includes the inflator.

Are You Affected?

Challenger, Charger, Dakota and 2 more built between 18 February 2003 and 12 July 2012 may be included. Dodge estimates 1 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Dodge, because not every car in the date range may be included.

What To Do Now

1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Dodge.
2. Book with any franchised Dodge dealer, quoting the campaign code S43 or the DVSA reference R/2026/125. See how to get a Dodge recall fixed.
3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

Related Recalls

This is one of 24 Dodge recalls in DVSA’s data. The Dodge recall launched before it was R/2025/171 on 23 Oct 2025, for dodge Durango driver airbag inflator. The one launched after it was R/2026/132 on 20 Mar 2026, for passenger airbag inflator. You can also see every Dodge recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and airbag recalls across every make.

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Source: DVSA recall R/2026/125, launched 20 March 2026. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.