Vehicle recall R/2017/174

Chrysler 300C recall: Driver airbag inflator (R/2017/174)

DVSA recall R/2017/174 names the Chrysler 300C and 2 other models. It was launched 30 June 2017. It covers vehicles built 5 February 2004 to 12 July 2012.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2017/174
Launched: 30 June 2017
Issued by: CHRYSLER UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: S43
Vehicles: see each model below

What can go 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 the most serious case 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.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the passenger front air bag module which includes the inflator.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Chrysler 300C (CHRYSLER 300)	5 February 2004 to 12 July 2012	9,837
Chrysler 300C (CHRYSLER 300)	1 February 2005 to 29 October 2010	not recorded
Chrysler 300C (CHRYSLER 300)	23 February 2006 to 27 July 2007	not recorded
Chrysler 300C	5 February 2004 to 12 July 2012	not recorded
Chrysler Aspen	23 February 2006 to 6 August 2009	not recorded
Chrysler Magnum	1 February 2005 to 29 October 2010	not recorded

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2015/200 Possible loss of vehicle safety features 4 December 2015, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander, Chrysler 300C
R/2015/191 Vehicle electronic systems may malfunction 30 October 2015, Chrysler 300C
R/2015/129 Passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly 17 July 2015, Chrysler 300C
R/2019/198 Passenger airbag inflator 26 July 2019, Chrysler 300C
R/2021/058 The evaporative emissions canister may be unable to absorb the necessary amount of fuel vapour during vehicle refuelling 19 March 2021, Chrysler 300C
R/2021/095 The engine tone wheel which provides a signal to the crankshaft position sensor may fail 23 April 2021, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler 300C

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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