Chrysler 300 C Recall R/2008/121: Halfshaft And Drive May Disengage Without Warning, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 18 Sep 2008
- Launched
- 632
- vehicles in the UK
- H23
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chrysler recalled 300 C vehicles built between 19 January 2008 and 12 March 2008. The rear axle hub may loosen and allow the half shaft to disengage from the wheel hub. The dealer will inspect hub nuts for crimping around the circumference. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear axle hub may loosen and allow the half shaft to disengage from the wheel hub.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HALFSHAFT AND DRIVE MAY DISENGAGE WITHOUT WARNING. Defect: The rear axle hub may loosen and allow the half shaft to disengage from the wheel hub. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and inspect hub nuts for crimping around the circumference. If crimping is missing replace nuts.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: halfshaft and drive may disengage without warning.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect hub nuts for crimping around the circumference.
Are You Affected?
300 C built between 19 January 2008 and 12 March 2008 may be included. Chrysler estimates 632 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Chrysler, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Chrysler.
- Book with any franchised Chrysler dealer, quoting the campaign code H23 or the DVSA reference R/2008/121. See how to get a Chrysler recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 C, Dodge Challenger, Dodge ChargerThe Tyre Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) sensors may prematurely discharge its battery making the TPMS sensor inoperative | Book soon | R/2022/269 | |
| 300 CPassenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2015/129 | |
| 300 CSide airbag wiring incorrectly connected | Urgent | R/2009/119 | |
| Chrysler 300, Jeep Grand CherokeeThe engine tone wheel which provides a signal to the crankshaft position sensor may fail | Book soon | R/2021/095 | |
| 300, Dodge Charger, Dodge Magnum, Jeep Commander and 1 morePossible loss of vehicle safety features | Urgent | R/2015/200 |
This is one of 71 Chrysler recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chrysler recall launched before it was R/2008/110 on 18 Sep 2008, for rear brake pipes could fail resulting in a partial brake system loss. The one launched after it was R/2008/168 on 9 Jan 2009, for park brake may not be effective. You can also see every Chrysler recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/121, launched 18 September 2008. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.