Known Recalls

Model year record

2006 Chrysler 300C

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 1,003 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V313000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
4,077,169
Reported to NHTSA
2015-05-26
Owners notified
2015-06-08

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine24485,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system17976,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline16464,096 mi
Power train9580,000 mi
Electrical system5893,000 mi
Unknown or other4698,000 mi
Steering3561,000 mi
Air bags3374,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling2960,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1890,000 mi
Service brakes1761,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1065,000 mi
Exterior lighting763,000 mi
Structure: body7156,900 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)575,963 mi
Suspension455,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly330,000 mi
Interior lighting363,000 mi
Seat belts3142,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic3262 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly366,430 mi
Suspension: front346,500 mi
Wheels378,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine295,000 mi
Seats212,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems214,000 mi
Visibility/wiper2100,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls265,000 mi
Electrical system: software1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1137,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline119,112 mi
Equipment1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner112,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage131,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages144,825 mi
Parking brake163,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1200,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift171,259 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift154,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner112,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1300 mi
Structure151,844 mi
Structure: body: door146,900 mi
Structure: body: hood132,000 mi
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments134,000 mi
Tires1—
Traction control system123,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal136,050 mi

The 2005 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 2007 model has 7 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

EA15001Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Air bags: frontal

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.