Dodge Recall 98V-049: Air bags – frontal

Affected: 1998 Dodge Intrepid. Filed with NHTSA on March 9, 1998, covering about 54 vehicles.

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicle. Some passenger air bag module assemblies are missing some required components.

The risk

In the event of a vehicle crash, the air bags would not deploy, increasing the risk of personal injury to the passenger seat occupant.

The fix

Dealers will replace the air bag module in these vehicles.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign98V-049 (98V049000)
ManufacturerChrysler (FCA US, LLC)
ComponentAir bags › Frontal
Report dateMarch 9, 1998
Owners notifiedMay 11, 1998
Vehicles affected54
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the air bags

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 98V-049 repair free?

Yes. Dodge dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the air bag module in these vehicles.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 54 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.