Chrysler 300 C Recall R/2015/129: Passenger Side Airbag May Fail To Deploy Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Jul 2015
- Launched
- 22
- vehicles in the UK
- P78B
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chrysler recalled 300 C vehicles built between 5 January 2004 and 31 July 2004. The passenger airbag inflator housing may rupture due to excessive internal pressure during normal airbag deployment events. The dealer will replace air bag inflator on affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The passenger airbag inflator housing may rupture due to excessive internal pressure during normal airbag deployment events. This could result in an increased chance of occupant injury during certain crash conditions.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY Defect: The passenger airbag inflator housing may rupture due to excessive internal pressure during normal airbag deployment events. This could result in an increased chance of occupant injury during certain crash conditions. Remedy: Replace air bag inflator on affected vehicles
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in an increased chance of occupant injury during certain crash conditions.
The Fix
The dealer will replace air bag inflator on affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
300 C built between 5 January 2004 and 31 July 2004 may be included. Chrysler estimates 22 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 P78B or the DVSA reference R/2015/129. 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 CSide airbag wiring incorrectly connected | Urgent | R/2009/119 | |
| 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/2015/064 on 13 Mar 2015, for engine may stall. The one launched after it was R/2015/176 on 12 Oct 2015, for engine could shut off unintentionally. You can also see every Chrysler recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/129, launched 17 July 2015. 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.