Chrysler Chrysler 300, Chrysler 300C, Chrysler Aspen And 1 More Recall R/2017/174: Driver Airbag Inflator, Who Is Affected And What To Do

Urgent

How serious

30 Jun 2017

Launched

9,837

vehicles in the UK

S43

Manufacturer’s campaign code

Chrysler recalled Chrysler 300, Chrysler 300C, Chrysler Aspen and 1 more vehicles built between 5 February 2004 and 12 July 2012. In the event that the airbag is activated excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the vehicle occupants and / or in worst cases a fatality. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the passenger front air bag module which includes the inflator. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

In the event that the airbag is activated excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the vehicle occupants and / or in worst cases a fatality. The concern is caused by moisture in the air getting past faulty seals and being absorbed by the pyrotechnic biscuits in the inflator. As a result it is more likely to occur sooner in areas of high humidity and high temperature difference.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: Driver airbag inflator Defect: In the event that the airbag is activated excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the vehicle occupants and / or in worst cases a fatality. The concern is caused by moisture in the air getting past faulty seals and being absorbed by the pyrotechnic biscuits in the inflator. As a result it is more likely to occur sooner in areas of high humidity and high temperature difference. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the passenger front air bag module which includes the inflator.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the vehicle occupants and / or in worst cases a fatality.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the passenger front air bag module which includes the inflator.

Are You Affected?

Chrysler 300, Chrysler 300C, Chrysler Aspen and 1 more built between 5 February 2004 and 12 July 2012 may be included. Chrysler estimates 9,837 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.

What To Do Now

1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Chrysler.
2. Book with any franchised Chrysler dealer, quoting the campaign code S43 or the DVSA reference R/2017/174. See how to get a Chrysler recall fixed.
3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

Related Recalls

This is one of 71 Chrysler recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chrysler recall launched before it was R/2017/019 on 31 Mar 2017, for airbag may malfunction. The one launched after it was R/2017/256 on 6 Oct 2017, for the occupant restraint controller (orc) may not operate as intended. You can also see every Chrysler recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and airbag recalls across every make.

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Source: DVSA recall R/2017/174, launched 30 June 2017. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.