Recall 00V-306: 2001 Chrysler Sebring, 2001 Dodge Stratus

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on Oct 12, 2000, covering about 419 vehicles.

NHTSA number
00V-306
Report date
Oct 12, 2000
Vehicles affected
419
Owners notified
Oct 19, 2000

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.

Notes

Owner notification began october 19, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
ComponentAir Bags › Frontal
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number00V306000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Chrysler Sebring2001All years
Dodge Stratus2001All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 00V-306?

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.

How is recall 00V-306 fixed?

Dealers will replace the passenger side air bag.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.