air bag inflator recall

[K5IP]

Hi all,
Just received a recall notice for the air bag inflator (silly takata). The recall was for the passenger side air bag inflator only. Why only the passenger side? is this usual?
Thanks,
Rog

 

[Bob4x4]

not unusual I have done quite a few,If you look at the later 3rd gens their steering wheels are different than the 03.

 

[Freebore]

I just received my second notice so will probably get the work done. Haven't checked to find out about part availability - have the waiting lists come to an end?

I usually do all my own work so not really excited about this - too many bad experiences. Mine is one of the last 07's w/5.9 and I have steering wheel controls for my radio/cd.. how invasive is this update? Anything I can remove before bringing it in? I R&R'd airbags from a VW Jetta I owned several times without a hitch - would install this too if I could get the part.

 

[Bob4x4]

What is your recall number and I can answer you questions

 

[frank1]

I just received mine for my three 03's, #R26/NHTSA 15V-312
(passenger side inflator), last week. My 06' has a different number R25/NHTSA 15-313 ,drivers side air bag inflator. The 06' also has a P80/NHTSA 14V-795,"clutch interlock switch spring could fatigue". I guess I should start scheduling to get these trucks "repaired".
Frank

 

[Regcabguy]

I have to get mine in. I'm going to take the service manager on a tour of the outside of the truck in order to see it's lack of dings.

 

[Bob4x4]

Our shop does a video walk around with an I pad before write up

 

[Bob4x4]

I just received mine for my three 03's, #R26/NHTSA 15V-312
(passenger side inflator), last week. My 06' has a different number R25/NHTSA 15-313 ,drivers side air bag inflator. The 06' also has a P80/NHTSA 14V-795,"clutch interlock switch spring could fatigue". I guess I should start scheduling to get these trucks "repaired".
Frank

The pass side air bag recall gets an inspection for part# not all #s get replaced .The r-25 is a straight replacement of the inflator and the clutch switch is a very quick replacement.For the pass side it helps if you take it in with an empty glove box=it has to be removed and will spill.

 

[Freebore]

Mine is the R25/NHTSA 15V-313, so it appears like it shouldn't take long.

Just called a dealer and nothing in stock - still putting folks on a waiting list.

 

[Bob4x4]

Mine is the R25/NHTSA 15V-313, so it appears like it shouldn't take long.

Just called a dealer and nothing in stock - still putting folks on a waiting list.

That is surprising,we get them by the pallet load and return the bad ones by the pallet

 

[Regcabguy]

Our shop does a video walk around with an I pad before write up

Great idea. Hopefully,this dealer will have something like that.

 

[Freebore]

That is surprising,we get them by the pallet load and return the bad ones by the pallet

I kept calling, found one with a pallet load. Thanks.

 

[WhiteSheep]

I had to wait for mine on both my 04.5 and 08 Charger. Each was done overnight, but I told them I could wait because I had another vehicle. I didn't want the back up horn update done and they had no problem making sure it was not done. This is a pretty good dealer (Auto Nation North Phoenix), but I try to do everything myself. If I have to have something done I don't feel comfortable tackling, I'll take it to a 3rd party shop with a good reputation first.

 

[Bob4x4]

I had to wait for mine on both my 04.5 and 08 Charger. Each was done overnight, but I told them I could wait because I had another vehicle. I didn't want the back up horn update done and they had no problem making sure it was not done. This is a pretty good dealer (Auto Nation North Phoenix), but I try to do everything myself. If I have to have something done I don't feel comfortable tackling, I'll take it to a 3rd party shop with a good reputation first.

Ah yes the notorious back up alarm,I always ask before doing one