The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Passenger air bags were built with suspect aluminum extrusion sections which May not retain the air bag door during an air bag deployment event.
The risk
A separated air bag door could injure a vehicle occupant.
The fix
Dealers will replace the passenger side air bag.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-306 (00V306000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 898 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal |
| Report date | October 12, 2000 |
| Owners notified | October 19, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 419 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-306 repair free?
Yes. Chrysler dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the passenger side air bag.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 419 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.