The 2009 Chrysler Aspen has 4 recalls, the most serious being Takata airbag inflators on both the driver and passenger sides that can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
The remaining recall involves the rear axle pinion nut, which can loosen and allow the rear driveshaft to detach from the axle or separate from the vehicle entirely. If the nut fails, the rear differential can also lock up suddenly, causing the rear wheels to stop turning without warning.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front airbag inflator may explode during a crash due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Moisture can enter the dual-stage driver frontal air bag inflator, potentially causing it to rupture over time.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger frontal air bag inflator may fail or deploy unexpectedly, potentially injuring occupants.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The nut securing the rear driveshaft to the axle can loosen, allowing the driveshaft to detach. This can also damage the rear axle differential, causing the rear wheels to lock up suddenly.
What the fix does
A dealer will install a retainer on the pinion nut to keep it from loosening.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
