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FCA Australia Pty Ltd - Jeep Wrangler (JK) MY2014-2016 and Chrysler (LX) 300 MY2014-2015 - extended recall

Official notice

10 Apr 2018

Last checked

10 Apr 2018

High riskACCC

An official ACCC notice concerns FCA Australia Pty Ltd - Jeep Wrangler (JK) MY2014-2016 and Chrysler (LX) 300 MY2014-2015 - extended recall. In the event of an airbag inflator rupture, metal fragments could possibly shoot out, straight through the airbag cushion material towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality. Published 2018-04-10.

What to do now

FCA Australia is contacting consumers when replacement parts are expected to become available in June. Consumers will then be able to schedule a service booking with their nearest authorised Chrysler Jeep Dodge dealer. Consumers who are concerned should contact FCA Australia to discuss if alternative arrangements may be necessary in the interim. Consumers who are unsure whether they are affected can also contact FCA Australia at https://www.jeep.com.au/contact-us.html or 1300 133 079, or contact their 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

26d27c0b-4893-4361-b099-ace8e574b9d6

Official notice

2018-04-10

The hazard

In the event of an airbag inflator rupture, metal fragments could possibly shoot out, straight through the airbag cushion material towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the product name and identifiers below with the item you own. Follow the official notice if they match.

Models

YEARS 2014-2016 CHRYSLER

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Affected products

Product 1

Jeep Wrangler (JK) Model Years 2014-2016 Chrysler (LX) 300 Model Years 2014-2015 Passenger side airbag inflator - beta 6 733 affected vehicles This recall has been updated on March 2018 and 26 July 2019 to attach updated VIN list

Risk / hazard

In the event of an airbag inflator rupture, metal fragments could possibly shoot out, straight through the airbag cushion material towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

AU · Australia

Affected area 1

AU · Australia

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

HOME

Classification

General product safety

App estimate

high

Recall details

Recall number

26d27c0b-4893-4361-b099-ace8e574b9d6

Classification

General product safety

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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