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2004-2011 Chrysler 300, Chrysler 300C and others recall: inflator module

Chrysler (FCA Us LLC) reported this safety recall on May 26, 2015. It covers about 4,077,169 vehicles.

vehicles affected
4,077,169
reported
May 26, 2015
owners notified
Jun 8, 2015
related complaints
4,154

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1‑888‑648‑7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.

Recall number 15V313000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4,154 complaints about airbags problems.

2007 Chrysler 3002008 Chrysler 3002009 Chrysler 3002010 Chrysler 3002007 Chrysler 300C2008 Chrysler 300C2009 Chrysler 300C2010 Chrysler 300C2007 Chrysler 300S2008 Chrysler 300S2009 Chrysler 300S2010 Chrysler 300S

Questions about recall 15V313000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2011 Chrysler 300, Chrysler 300C and others inflator module?

Yes. Recall 15V313000, reported on May 26, 2015, covers about 4,077,169 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V313000?

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1‑888‑648‑7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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