The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·24V198000·Announced 2025-02-03

Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger side curtain airbag defect recall

Certain 2018-2021 Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger vehicles are being recalled for defective side curtain airbag inflators that may rupture. Dealers will replace both airbags free of charge.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This involves a structural vehicle safety defect (side curtain airbag inflator rupture) capable of causing serious injury or death. Although no injuries are currently reported, the confirmed manufacturing defect in this critical safety system warrants a Severe classification.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger vehicles due to a manufacturing defect in the right and left side curtain airbag inflators.

The side curtain airbag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect. If an inflator ruptures, sharp metal fragments may strike occupants, potentially resulting in injury or death.

Affected owners were sent notification letters beginning February 20, 2025. Dealers will replace both side curtain airbags at no charge. Owners can contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to arrange service, or call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for recall information.

The recalled product

Product
2018 CHRYSLER 300
Brand
CHRYSLER
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)
Category
Vehicle — Airbag System
Hazard
  • airbag-inflator-rupture
  • metal-fragments
  • occupant-injury
Affected units
284,982

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • 300
  • CHARGER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same brand · CHRYSLER

Same category