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Recalls NHTSAPage 1 of 13United States Department of TransportationSafety Issues & Recalls.https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls6/29/2017

Recalls NHTSAPage 2 of 13 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)Every vehicle has a unique VIN. Enter a VIN to learn if a specific vehicle needs to berepaired as part of a recall.1D3HW32P89S81434017/17Looking for more information on this vehicle?NHTSA offers more safety information based on a vehicle's year, make and model.Check safety ratings, recommended technologies and other safety issues.Learn More2009DODGE DAKOTA EXTENDED CAB4X4https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls6/29/2017

Recalls NHTSAPage 3 of 13VIN: 1D3HW32P89S814340Recall data refreshed on Jun 29,20172 Recallsassociated with this VINMay 26,2015Manufacturer Recall Number R25NHTSA Recall Number 15V-313Recall Status Recall IncompleteSummaryTHE DRIVER AIRBAG INFLATOR HOUSING MAY RUPTURE, DUE TO EXCESSIVEINTERNAL PRESSURE, DURING NORMAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT EVENTS. THISCONDITION IS MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXPOSEDTO HIGH LEVELS OF ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME.Safety RiskAN INFLATOR RUPTURE, DURING AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT EVENTS, COULDRESULT IN METAL FRAGMENTS STRIKING AND POTENTIALLY SERIOUSLYINJURING THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT(S).RemedyTHE DRIVER AIRBAG INFLATOR MUST BE REPLACED.Manufacturer's NotesFor more information, visit recalls.mopar.com or call 1-800-853-1403. Please have yourVIN ready when calling.https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls6/29/2017

Recalls NHTSAPage 4 of 13Find a dealer.Locate a dealer near you to get your vehicle repaired.GOIf the manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy this safetyrecall for your vehicle in a timely manner,please contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at: 1-888-327-4236 orTTY: 1-800-424-9153 or file an online complaint with NHTSA.May 26,2016Manufacturer Recall Number S43NHTSA Recall Number 16V-352Recall Status Recall IncompleteSummaryTHE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MAY RUPTURE, DUE TOEXCESSIVE INTERNAL PRESSURE, DURING NORMAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENTEVENTS. THIS CONDITION IS MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IF YOUR VEHICLE HASBEEN EXPOSED TO HIGH LEVELS OF ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY FOR EXTENDEDPERIODS OF TIME.Safety Riskhttps://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls6/29/2017

Recalls NHTSAPage 5 of 13AN INFLATOR RUPTURE, DURING AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT EVENTS, COULDRESULT IN METAL FRAGMENT(S) STRIKING THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT(S)RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.RemedyTHE PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MUST BE REPLACED.Manufacturer's NotesFor more information, visit recalls.mopar.com or call 1-800-853-1403. Please have yourVIN ready when calling.Find a dealer.Locate a dealer near you to get your vehicle repaired.GOIf the manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy this safetyrecall for your vehicle in a timely manner,please contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at: 1-888-327-4236 orTTY: 1-800-424-9153 or file an online complaint with NHTSA.Where's my VIN?https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls6/29/2017

Recalls NHTSAPage 6 of 13Look on the lower left of your car's windshield for your 17-character Vehicle IdentificationNumber. Your VIN is also located on your car's registration card, and it may be shown onyour insurance card.What this VIN search tool covers Vehicle safety recalls that are incomplete Vehicle safety recalls conducted over the past 15 calendar years Vehicle safety recalls conducted by major light auto automakers, includingmotorcycle manufacturers.What this VIN search tool does not cover Completed safety recall information Manufacturer customer service or other nonsafety recall campaign International vehicleshttps://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls6/29/2017

Recalls NHTSAPage 7 of 13 Very recently announced safety recalls for which not all VINs have beenidentified Safety recalls that are more than 15 years old (except where amanufacturer offers more coverage) Safety recalls conducted by small vehicle manufacturers, including someultra-luxury brands and specialty applicationsStay informed.Know if there is a safety problem with your vehicles, tires or car seat, and how to get itfixed.SIGN UPFrom your complaintsto recall campaignsNHTSA issues vehicle safety standards and requires manufacturers to recall vehicles andequipments that have safety-related defects. Learn about NHTSA's recall process.01 ComplaintsReporting your problem is the important firststep.Your complaint will be added to a public NHTSA database after personally identifyinginformation is removed.https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls6/29/2017

Recalls NHTSAPage 8 of 13If the agency receives similar reports from a number of people about the same product,this could indicate that a safety-related defect may exist that would warrant the openingof an investigation.Example of ComplaintsHave a safety problem?Report a problem with your vehicle, tires, car seats or other equipment. We review everyproblem as we work to keep our roads safe.Report a safety problem02 InvestigationsNHTSA conducts an investigation from reportedcomplaints.A. SCREENINGNHTSA reviews filed complaints from vehicle owners and other information related toalleged defects to decide whether to open an investigation.B. ANALYSISNHTSA conducts an analysis of any petitions calling for defect investigations. If thepetition is denied, the reasons for the denial are published in the Federal Register.C. INVESTIGATIONNHTSA opens an investigation of alleged safety defects. It is closed when they notify themanufacturer of recall recommendations or they don’t identify a safety-related defect.D. RECALL MANAGEMENTNHTSA reviews filed complaints from vehicle owners and other information related tohttps://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls6/29/2017

Recalls NHTSAPage 9 of 13alleged defects to decide whether to open an investigation.View monthly investigation reports03 RecallsInitiated safety recalls require a manufacturer'saction to announce and remedy the defects.A recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle, equipment,car seat, or tire creates an unreasonable safety risk or fails to meet minimum safetystandards. Most decisions to conduct a recall and remedy a safety defect are madevoluntarily by manufacturers prior to any involvement by NHTSA.Manufacturers are required to fix the problem by repairing it, replacing it, offering arefund, or in rare cases repurchasing the vehicle.Using our VIN lookup tool, you can access recall information provided by themanufacturer conducting the recall which may be not posted yet on NHTSA’s site.Go to search by VINRecalls SpotlightThe latest updates on recallsRecalls Spotlight monitors high-profile recalls and offers consumers resources tofind and address vehicle recalls.Recall Spotlighthttps://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls6/29/2017

Recalls NHTSAPage 10 of 13Roles in the Recall ProcessManufacturerManufacturers will notify registered owners by first class mail within 60 days ofnotifying NHTSA of a recall decision. Manufacturers should offer a proper remedy tothe owner.NHTSANHTSA will monitor each safety recall to make sure owners receive safe, free, andeffective remedies from manufacturers according to the Safety Act and Federalregulations.You (owner)You’ll be notified via mail from the manufacturer. When you receive a notification,follow any interim safety guidance provided by the manufacturer and contact yourlocal dealership to fix the recalled part for free.TIPS FOR YOUR SAFETYRegister your vehicle, tires, car seats & equipment and check recallshttps://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls6/29/2017

Recalls NHTSAPage 11 of 13twice a year.Safercar TV:Driven by SafetyFor more than 50 years, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration hasbeen working to keep people safe on the road. Learn more about what we do andhow we enable everyone to live safer.Go to YouTube ChannelNewsSee AllU.S. Department of Transportation expands and acceleratesTakata air bag inflator recall to protect American drivers andpassengersRead MoreEffective Today: New Federal law for recalled rental carsprotects consumers from vehicle safety defectsRead Morehttps://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls6/29/2017

Recalls NHTSAPage 12 of 13NHTSA: New test data on particular subset of Takata air baginflators shows substantially higher riskRead MoreHave a safety problem?Report a problem with your vehicle, tires, car seats or other equipment. We review everyproblem as we work to keep our roads safe.REPORT A PROBLEMNHTSA InformationInformation ForNHTSA SitesWebsite InformationNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration1200 New Jersey Avenue, SEWashington, DC 205901-888-327-42361-800- 424-9153 (TTY)https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls6/29/2017

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DODGE DAKOTA EXTENDED CAB . Manufacturer Recall Number R25 NHTSA Recall Number 15V-313 Recall Status Recall Incomplete Summary THE DRIVER AIRBAG INFLATOR HOUSING MAY RUPTURE, DUE TO EXCESSIVE INTERNAL PRESSURE, DURING NORMAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT EVENTS. THIS CONDITIO