Chrysler 300 C Recall R/2009/119: Side Airbag Wiring Incorrectly Connected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Jan 2010
- Launched
- 2,323
- vehicles in the UK
- J26
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chrysler recalled 300 C vehicles built between 1 October 2008 and 1 October 2009. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) side airbag wires were installed in the incorrect connector which results in the opposite side airbag deploying under certain crash conditions. The recall notice describes the fix as: relocate wires in the correct ORC connector. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) side airbag wires were installed in the incorrect connector which results in the opposite side airbag deploying under certain crash conditions.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SIDE AIRBAG WIRING INCORRECTLY CONNECTED Defect: The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) side airbag wires were installed in the incorrect connector which results in the opposite side airbag deploying under certain crash conditions Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and relocate wires in the correct ORC connector
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: side airbag wiring incorrectly connected.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: relocate wires in the correct ORC connector.
Are You Affected?
300 C built between 1 October 2008 and 1 October 2009 may be included. Chrysler estimates 2,323 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 J26 or the DVSA reference R/2009/119. 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 CHalfshaft and drive may disengage without warning | Book soon | R/2008/121 | |
| Chrysler 300, Chrysler 300C, Chrysler AspenPassenger airbag inflator | Urgent | R/2026/131 | |
| Chrysler 300, Chrysler 300C, Chrysler AspenDriver airbag inflator | Urgent | R/2026/129 |
This is one of 71 Chrysler recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chrysler recall launched before it was R/2008/168 on 9 Jan 2009, for park brake may not be effective. The one launched after it was R/2009/134 on 10 Mar 2010, for fire may occur. You can also see every Chrysler recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/119, launched 13 January 2010. 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.