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Chrysler Aspen, Chrysler 300 and Chrysler 300C recalled over a restraint defect

Airbags or seat belts

The front passenger airbag inflator (PAB) may contain propellant that could possibly degrade over a period of time. This may cause metal fragments to pass through the air bag and into the vehicle interior at high speed which may result in injury to vehicle occupants in the event of a deployment event.

Check your product

Only vehicles within the listed VIN ranges or build dates are covered. A franchised dealer can confirm from your VIN.

3 identifiers listed for this notice.

  • Chrysler Aspen

    Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
    • 25/04/2008 – 06/08/2009
    Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
    • U03
  • Chrysler 300

    Build dates
    • 25/04/2008 – 11/07/2013
    Manufacturer reference
    • U03
  • Chrysler 300C

    Build dates
    • 25/04/2008 – 11/07/2013
    Manufacturer reference
    • U03

What to do now

Airbags or seat belts on affected Chrysler Aspen, Chrysler 300 and Chrysler 300C may not protect occupants as designed.

  1. Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer to check the VIN.
  2. Book the recall work with a franchised dealer for the make. Recall repairs are carried out free of charge.
  3. Make sure the DVLA has your current address, as recall letters go to the registered keeper.

Why it matters. Airbags and seat belts only matter in a crash, so a defect can go unnoticed until the worst moment.

Repairs and costs

Safety recall work is carried out by franchised dealers free of charge, whether or not you are the first owner and whether or not the vehicle is still under warranty.

If a dealer will not carry out the recall work, contact the manufacturer’s customer services and, if that does not resolve it, the DVSA.

From the official notice

Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2026/131). Quoted as issued.

Summary

The front passenger airbag inflator (PAB) may contain propellant that could possibly degrade over a period of time. This may cause metal fragments to pass through the air bag and into the vehicle interior at high speed which may result in injury to vehicle occupants in the event of a deployment event.

Defect

The front passenger airbag inflator (PAB) may contain propellant that could possibly degrade over a period of time. This may cause metal fragments to pass through the air bag and into the vehicle interior at high speed which may result in injury to vehicle occupants in the event of a deployment event.

Remedy

On affected vehicles replace the inflator assembly.

Models

Chrysler Aspen, Chrysler 300, Chrysler 300C

Open the DVSA notice

Questions

Why are Chrysler Aspen, Chrysler 300 and Chrysler 300C being recalled?

Airbags or seat belts on affected Chrysler Aspen, Chrysler 300 and Chrysler 300C may not protect occupants as designed. Airbags and seat belts only matter in a crash, so a defect can go unnoticed until the worst moment.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected?

Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker or ask a franchised dealer, who can check your VIN against the manufacturer’s campaign. The VIN ranges and build dates published by the DVSA are listed on this page.

What should I do now?

Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer to check the VIN. Book the recall work with a franchised dealer for the make. Recall repairs are carried out free of charge.

Will the repair cost anything?

Safety recall work is carried out by franchised dealers free of charge, whether or not you are the first owner and whether or not the vehicle is still under warranty. If a dealer will not carry out the recall work, contact the manufacturer’s customer services and, if that does not resolve it, the DVSA.

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