EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Chrysler “Aspen, 300, 300 C” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1344/18
Summary
A defect in the gas generator of the passenger airbag may cause uncontrolled inflation and the release of small metal fragments when the airbag is activated, As a consequence, occupants may be injured.
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Product
Passenger car — Chrysler
- Brand
- Chrysler
- Name / model
- Aspen, 300, 300 C · Type-approval number: individual approval; type: HG and LX
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car
- Production dates: The vehicles in question were produced between 10 March 2008 and 18 December 2008.
What is the risk?
- A defect in the gas generator of the passenger airbag may cause uncontrolled inflation and the release of small metal fragments when the airbag is activated, As a consequence, occupants may be injured.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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