Chrysler Chrysler 300, Chrysler 300C, Chrysler Aspen Recall R/2026/131: Passenger Airbag Inflator, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Mar 2026
- Launched
- 81
- vehicles in the UK
- U03
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chrysler recalled Chrysler 300, Chrysler 300C, Chrysler Aspen vehicles built between 25 April 2008 and 11 July 2013. The front passenger airbag inflator (PAB) may contain propellant that could possibly degrade over a period of time. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the inflator assembly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front passenger airbag inflator (PAB) may contain propellant that could possibly degrade over a period of time. This may cause metal fragments to pass through the air bag and into the vehicle interior at high speed which may result in injury to vehicle occupants in the event of a deployment event.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Passenger airbag inflator Defect: The front passenger airbag inflator (PAB) may contain propellant that could possibly degrade over a period of time. This may cause metal fragments to pass through the air bag and into the vehicle interior at high speed which may result in injury to vehicle occupants in the event of a deployment event. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the inflator assembly.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause metal fragments to pass through the air bag and into the vehicle interior at high speed which may result in injury to vehicle occupants in the event of a deployment event.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the inflator assembly.
Are You Affected?
Chrysler 300, Chrysler 300C, Chrysler Aspen built between 25 April 2008 and 11 July 2013 may be included. Chrysler estimates 81 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 U03 or the DVSA reference R/2026/131. 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 AspenDriver airbag inflator | Urgent | R/2026/129 | |
| 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/2026/129 on 20 Mar 2026, for driver airbag inflator. You can also see every Chrysler recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/131, 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.