PRA number
2015/14742
Campaign number
R25
Published date
Product description
Chrysler (LE) 300 and 300C
Model Years 2005-2010
Takata driver side airbag inflator
7 032 affected vehicles
This recall has been updated on March 2018 and 26 July 2019 to attach updated VIN list
Model Years 2005-2010
Takata driver side airbag inflator
7 032 affected vehicles
This recall has been updated on March 2018 and 26 July 2019 to attach updated VIN list
Reasons the product is recalled
Takata airbag inflator: As it gets older, a combination of heat and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade. If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure.
The hazards to consumers
In the event of an airbag inflator rupture, metal fragments could propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.
What consumers should do
Chrysler 300 and 300C vehicles are now under 'critical recall’, it is recommended that you stop driving the vehicle and immediately arrange for airbag replacement as the vehicle has a heightened risk of causing injury or death. The critical recall category applies to alpha airbags and also includes other airbags specified by FCA Australia.
FCA Australia will offer to arrange for your vehicle to either be towed to the place of replacement or for a mobile technician to be sent to the vehicle (or some similar arrangement), so that you do not have to drive the vehicle in order to receive a replacement airbag.
Owners of affected vehicles should contact their local Chrysler Dodge Jeep (CJD) dealership or FCA Australia head office directly on the website at https://www.chrysler.com.au/takata-airbag-recall.html email takata.au@fcagroup.com to arrange for a replacement airbag inflator free of charge. You are also entitled to request special arrangements, such as a loan or hire car or reimbursement for alternative transportation costs.
Consumers who are unsure whether they are affected can also use FCA Australia VIN look-up tool at https://www.chrysler.com.au/takata-airbag-recall.html or contact FCA Australia on 1800 870714 or contact the preferred dealer.
Alternatively, consumers can use their registration plate number to check if their vehicle is affected by going to http://www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au.
We also recommend you visit https://www.productsafety.gov.au/newsletter/subscribe to subscribe to receive updates about current and future recalls as they are published.
Further information for consumers is available at: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/compulsory-takata-airbag-recall.
FCA Australia will offer to arrange for your vehicle to either be towed to the place of replacement or for a mobile technician to be sent to the vehicle (or some similar arrangement), so that you do not have to drive the vehicle in order to receive a replacement airbag.
Owners of affected vehicles should contact their local Chrysler Dodge Jeep (CJD) dealership or FCA Australia head office directly on the website at https://www.chrysler.com.au/takata-airbag-recall.html email takata.au@fcagroup.com to arrange for a replacement airbag inflator free of charge. You are also entitled to request special arrangements, such as a loan or hire car or reimbursement for alternative transportation costs.
Consumers who are unsure whether they are affected can also use FCA Australia VIN look-up tool at https://www.chrysler.com.au/takata-airbag-recall.html or contact FCA Australia on 1800 870714 or contact the preferred dealer.
Alternatively, consumers can use their registration plate number to check if their vehicle is affected by going to http://www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au.
We also recommend you visit https://www.productsafety.gov.au/newsletter/subscribe to subscribe to receive updates about current and future recalls as they are published.
Further information for consumers is available at: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/compulsory-takata-airbag-recall.
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
FCA Australia Pty Ltd
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
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Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
