Chrysler Chrysler 300, Chrysler 300C, Chrysler Aspen Recall R/2026/129: Driver Airbag Inflator, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Mar 2026
- Launched
- 9,496
- vehicles in the UK
- R25
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chrysler recalled Chrysler 300, Chrysler 300C, Chrysler Aspen vehicles built between 5 February 2004 and 29 October 2010. The driver airbag inflator housing may rupture due to excessive internal pressure during normal airbag deployment events. The dealer will replace the driver airbag inflator. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The driver airbag inflator housing may rupture due to excessive internal pressure during normal airbag deployment events. This condition is more likely to occur if the vehicle has been exposed to high levels of absolute humidity for extended periods of time.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Driver airbag inflator Defect: The driver airbag inflator housing may rupture due to excessive internal pressure during normal airbag deployment events. This condition is more likely to occur if the vehicle has been exposed to high levels of absolute humidity for extended periods of time. Remedy: Replace the driver airbag inflator.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: driver airbag inflator.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the driver airbag inflator.
Are You Affected?
Chrysler 300, Chrysler 300C, Chrysler Aspen built between 5 February 2004 and 29 October 2010 may be included. Chrysler estimates 9,496 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 R25 or the DVSA reference R/2026/129. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysler 300, Chrysler 300C, Chrysler AspenPassenger airbag inflator | Urgent | R/2026/131 | |
| Chrysler AspenChrysler Aspen driver airbag inflator | Urgent | R/2025/174 | |
| Chrysler 300, Jeep Grand CherokeeThe engine tone wheel which provides a signal to the crankshaft position sensor may fail | Book soon | R/2021/095 | |
| Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, Dodge ChargerThe evaporative emissions canister may be unable to absorb the necessary amount of fuel vapour during vehicle refuelling | Low | R/2021/058 | |
| Chrysler 300, Chrysler 300CPassenger airbag inflator | Urgent | R/2019/198 |
This is one of 71 Chrysler recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chrysler recall launched before it was R/2025/174 on 23 Oct 2025, for chrysler Aspen driver airbag inflator. The one launched after it was R/2026/131 on 20 Mar 2026, for passenger airbag inflator. You can also see every Chrysler recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/129, launched 20 March 2026. 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.