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Chrysler (LE LX) 300 MY2005-2012, Jeep Wrangler (JK) MY2007-2012, Dodge RAM MY2004-2010 - extended recall
Official notice
11 Jul 2016
Last checked
11 Jul 2016
An official ACCC notice concerns Chrysler (LE LX) 300 MY2005-2012, Jeep Wrangler (JK) MY2007-2012, Dodge RAM MY2004-2010 - extended recall. In the event of an airbag inflator rupture, metal fragments could propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality. Published 2016-07-11.
What to do now
Chrysler 300, Jeep Wrangler and Dodge RAM are now under 'critical recall’, it is recommended that you stop driving the vehicle and immediately arrange for airbag replacement as the vehicle has a heightened risk of causing injury or death. The critical recall category applies to alpha airbags and also includes other airbags specified by FCA Australia. FCA Australia will offer to arrange for your vehicle to either be towed to the place of replacement or for a mobile technician to be sent to the vehicle (or some similar arrangement), so that you do not have to drive the vehicle in order to receive a replacement airbag. Owners of affected vehicles should contact their local Chrysler Dodge Jeep (CJD) dealership or FCA Australia head office directly on the website at https://www.jeep.com.au/takata-airbag-recall.html or https://www.chrysler.com.au/takata-airbag-recall.html email takata.au@fcagroup.com to arrange for a replacement airbag inflator free of charge. You are also entitled to request special arrangements, such as a loan or hire car or reimbursement for alternative transportation costs. Consumers who are unsure whether they are affected can also use FCA Australia VIN look-up tool at https://www.jeep.com.au/takata-airbag-recall.html or https://www.chrysler.com.au/takata-airbag-recall.html or contact FCA Australia on 1800 870714 for Chrysler and 1300 133 079 for Jeep and or contact the preferred dealer. Alternatively, consumers can use their registration plate number to check if their vehicle is affected by going to http://www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au. We also recommend you visit https://www.productsafety.gov.au/newsletter/subscribe to subscribe to receive updates about current and future recalls as they are published. Further information for consumers is available at: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/compulsory-takata-airbag-recall.
Recall number
08e5b401-2409-44a2-9f3c-ca9c36a3d2ac
Official notice
2016-07-11
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In the event of an airbag inflator rupture, metal fragments could propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.
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