2011–2012 Chrysler 300 and 2011–2012 Dodge Charger, Challenger recall: Air bags
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 13V118000
- Reported
- April 3, 2013
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler
- Part
- Air bags
- Vehicles affected
- About 119,497
What is wrong
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured April 11, 2011, through December 14, 2011. The affected vehicles may have improperly sized terminal crimps on the seat side-airbag wiring harness which may cause the seat side-airbags to malfunction and illuminate the airbag warning light.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment the airbags may not operate as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace both driver and passenger seat airbag wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N07.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Notes from the notice
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Chrysler 300 (2011, 2012); Dodge Challenger (2011, 2012); Dodge Charger (2011, 2012). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment the airbags may not operate as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
What is the fix?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace both driver and passenger seat airbag wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N07.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.