2021 Dodge Charger Air Bag Inflator Recall (24V198)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · 284,982 vehicles · Reported March 14, 2024
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling 284,982 2021 Chrysler 300; 2021 Dodge Charger vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect. An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 24V198 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V198000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 19B |
| Date reported to NHTSA | March 14, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Vehicles | 2021 Chrysler 300; 2021 Dodge Charger |
| Units affected | 284,982 |
| Component | Air Bags > Side / Window > Curtain > Inflator |
| Safety risk | An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021 Dodge Charger in recall 24V198?
The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Is it safe to drive a 2021 Charger with recall 24V198?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the inflator.
Which vehicles are included in recall 24V198?
Recall 24V198 covers 284,982 vehicles: 2021 Chrysler 300; 2021 Dodge Charger.
NHTSA lists 284,982 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Chrysler | 300 |
| 2021 | Dodge | Charger |
What is the fix for the Charger air bag inflator recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace both side curtain air bags, free of charge.
Dealers will replace both side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 20, 2025. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 19B.
When was recall 24V198 announced?
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported recall 24V198 to NHTSA on March 14, 2024.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| March 14, 2024 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 24V198000. |
| February 20, 2025 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 31 months ago. If your Charger was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Charger is part of recall 24V198?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V198 is open on your Charger, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 24V198000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Charger owners do about recall 24V198?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 24V198000 applies to your Charger.
- Call a Dodge dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Keep a simple log of any inflator symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Charger owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 24 of them about the air bags.
Since recall 24V198 was reported on March 14, 2024, owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the air bags on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the air bags and were received on or after March 14, 2024, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related air bags issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 55 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 24 of them involve the air bags. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2021 Dodge Charger: 35 complaints in total, 16 about the air bags
- 2021 Chrysler 300: 20 complaints in total, 8 about the air bags
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while attempting to sell the vehicle to the dealer, the dealer declined to purchase the vehicle because the VIN was included in a recall.
2021 Dodge Charger owner, NC, NHTSA complaint 11634543, filed January 7, 2025
Los vehículos están instalados con infladores de bolsas de aire de cortina, ubicados a lo largo del techo sobre las puertas delanteras y traseras, que pueden romperse debido a un defecto de fabricación no especificado, dijeron los reguladores.
2021 Dodge Charger owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11635005, filed January 9, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Charger. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V198000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
2021 Dodge Charger owner, NC, NHTSA complaint 11639462, filed January 29, 2025
Can recall 24V198 make my Charger a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 24V198000 does not automatically make your Charger a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
An air bag warning light that keeps coming back after a recall repair is worth documenting. Air bag defects are safety defects, and California law can require fewer repair attempts for them.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 24V198
Did the recall 24V198 fix work?
Since recall 24V198 was reported on March 14, 2024, owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the air bags on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
Is the 24V198000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Charger is part of recall 24V198000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
What if my air bag light stays on after the recall repair?
Go back to the dealer. A warning light that returns means the system may not deploy correctly, and the visit is another repair attempt for a safety defect.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 24V198000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Chrysler, Dodge. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.