FCA US LLC and its California Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram Dealers Launch 'Airbag Recall Repair Month' to Combat Safety Concerns

Campaign urges drivers to check for recalls during the most dangerous month for auto accidents

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Oct 01, 2018, 12:27 ET

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- According to National Highway Traffic Association (NHTSA) data from the past three years, drivers are 16 percent more likely to be in a fatal or injury-inducing crash during the month of October, compared with the monthly average.¹

Considering California has the second highest number of auto accidents across the U.S., and there are still more than 1.7 million defective Takata airbags in vehicles in the state, it's critical that vehicle owners check for recalls and schedule repairs immediately. When these faulty airbags deploy the airbag's inflator can break apart, sending shrapnel through the vehicle. This can cause serious injury or even death to the driver and passengers in the event of a crash. The risk of rupture is higher after long-term exposure to high heat and humid climates like Los Angeles.

In response to these concerning statistics, FCA US LLC and its Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram dealers have designated October as Airbag Recall Repair Month in California. Because this recall affects millions of makes and models across the majority of auto manufacturers, FCA US LLC is urging all California drivers to check their vehicle for open recalls now. As part of this ongoing effort to keep drivers safe, many Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram dealers throughout the state will be open extended hours and offer alternative transportation to drivers during repairs.

Californians can get their airbags repaired for free in three easy steps:

Locate your vehicle's 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN).
Drivers should check the driver's side dashboard or their registration and insurance documents.
Plug your VIN into a free web tool like CheckToProtect.org.
Drivers will know within seconds if they have a recall.
Schedule a FREE repair appointment at your local dealership.
Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram dealers have parts in stock and technicians on hand all month.

¹ Traffic Safety Facts Annual Report Tables. https://cdan.nhtsa.gov/tsftables/tsfar.htm#

SOURCE FCA US LLC