2007 Chrysler 300 Airbags Problems

This vehicle was involved in a tragic car accident. The passengers both suffered deep laceration to the skull and other vital parts of the body. There was a recall notice that was sent to the owner 4 months after the fatal accident had occurred. Based on police inspection of the vehicle, they’ve determined there was mechanical failure to the vehicle which can be seen through a police bodycam at the police impound lot. The front passenger suffered a 6 inch deep cut to the skull according to the medical examiner’s report. The child in the rear also suffered a deep laceration to the ankle and foot despite being restrained in a child seat. Driver suffered a graze cut to the side of his head and survived the tragic accident after recovering from a coma he stated that the brakes did not function properly when depressed moments prior to the accident. Data recorder from the vehicle shows the driver was depressing the brake pedal the entirety of the time up to the moment of impact. This vehicle was t-boned by an suv, and this accident should have been survivable, however the passenger seat looks to be torn out of its brackets according to the pictures from the accident scene. I am requesting this vehicle be investigated as there are many vehicles similar to this one that could have dangerous defects which were outlined in the safety recall notice that was mailed to the owner. The safety recall did mention to stop driving this vehicle immediately, however this notice did not arrive in a timely manner to where anyone could have taken action immediately. I am requesting that this vehicle be inspected for not only the safety of the community it’s but for identifying why two people lost their lives due to a manufacture failure that could have been prevented if notification was sent in a timely manner. Thank you and I look forward to following up with someone regarding this immediate and dangerous concern. I have the original letters and when they were mailed to the owner.

NHTSA ID

11641394

Incident

Apr 5, 2023

I have 130k mileage on my Chrysler 300 2007 model. For about 3months, I’ve been experiencing fuel leaks from the bottom rear corner of the driver side just directly beneath my fuel tank, which also makes both the exterior and interior of the car smell of gas. I took the car for maintenance and the fuel tank seals were replaced after my fuel pump was changed. There was no visible fuel spill after the rear seats were removed and inspected but there was constant droplets of fuel from beneath the rear left side of the car. I don’t know what else to do and what can cause this?.. besides, whenever I put fuel in my tank, I can smell fuel coming from the AC vents. Also, my airbag warning light has been on for a long time on my dashboard. Help!!!

NHTSA ID

11419035

Incident

Jan 31, 2021

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 20007 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A RED LIGHT AND STRUCK THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. NONE OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE TRANSPORTED VIA AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL DUE TO NECK AND BACK INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ID

11204796

Incident

Mar 1, 2016

Mileage

50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WHITTEN BROTHERS OF ASHLAND (804-798-6071, LOCATED AT 11409 WASHINGTON HWY, ASHLAND, VA 23005) TO BE REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION DUE TO THE AIR BAG INDICATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT PROVIDED.

NHTSA ID

11203959

Incident

May 24, 2016

I HAVE CONTACTED THE RAM COUNTRY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM, MINERAL WELLS 4011 US HIGHWAY 180 E. MINERAL WELLS, TX 76067-8376 940-654-3120 SEVERAL TIMES OVER ABOUT TWO YEARS, AND THEY ALWAYS TELL ME THAT THEY HAVEN'T RECEIVED A BAG TO REPLACE THE ONE IN MY CAR.

NHTSA ID

11143468

Incident

Sep 1, 2017

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V313000 AND 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED YEMM CHEVROLET BUICK GMC CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM AT (309) 271-0106 (LOCATED AT 2195 N HENDERSON ST, GALESBURG, IL 61401) AND WAS INFORMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ID

11128781

Incident

Jan 3, 2018

TL *THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, A SECOND VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE SPUN OUT AND CRASHED INTO OTHER VEHICLE. THE PASSENGER SIDE AND FRONT END OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE SUSTAINED SEVERE DAMAGE; HOWEVER, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK, BACK, AND SHOULDER INJURIES AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED HEAD, NECK, BACK, AND HIP INJURIES. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN UNDISCLOSED LOCATION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000. *TT *TR

NHTSA ID

11096772

Incident

May 27, 2017

Mileage

170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION; HOWEVER, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD AND DEEMED DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS WERE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PRIOR TO THE CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER AND AN UNKNOWN DEALER WERE NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,020.

NHTSA ID

11096390

Incident

Nov 23, 2017

Mileage

100,020 mi

TAKATA RECALL. I JUST RECEIVED A PAPER IN THE MAIL AND I'M READING IT AND IT SAYS AIRBAG RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE. I LOOKED UP MY VEHICLE AND IT SAYS THERE WAS A RECALL FOR BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS. I RECENTLY JUST CRASHED MY VEHICLE AND NO AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND I TRIED TO FIGHT WITH MY DEALERSHIP ABOUT IT AND ALL THEY SAID WAS 'YOU SIGNED A PAPER KNOWING THEY DIDN'T DEPLOY', WHAT WORLD WOULD SOMEONE BUY A VEHICLE KNOWING THEY DON'T DEPLOY?

NHTSA ID

11079854

Incident

Jan 12, 2018

Mileage

119,306 mi

TAKATA RECALL I CALLED THE NUMBER ON THE RECALL NOTICE RECEIVED IN THE MAIL. THE REPRESENTATIVE EXPLAINED THAT SHE NEEDED TO PLACE ME ON HOLD TO CONTACT THE DEALER IN CANTON, GA TO ENSURE THAT THEY HAD THE PARTS TO COMPLETE THE RECALL REPAIRS. ONCE SHE VERIFIED WITH THEM SHE CONNECTD ME TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WE SCHEDULED THE APPOINTMENT. WHEN I ARRIVE AT THE APPOINTMENT I WAS TOLD THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PART AND WAS GIVEN A CARD TO CALL AND SHE IF THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE AND RESCHEDULE THE APPOINTMENT. WE CALLED FOR A WEEK AND WAS GIVEN THE RU AROUND. SO WE TRIED A DIFFEREN LOCATION. WE CALLED MARIETTA AND PROVIDE THE CONTACT INFORMATION REQUESTED. MARIETTA DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THEY WOULD GIVE US A CALL WHEN THE PART(S NEEDED ARE AVAILABLE...AS OF TODAY I STILL HAVE NOT HEARD FROM EITHER DEALERSHIP AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET THE REPAIRS NEEDED FOR MY FAMILY'S SAFETY.

NHTSA ID

11055155

Incident

Dec 17, 2017

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN, A VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AND CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE CRASH PUSHED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE INTO A NEARBY LANE AND THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE SLIGHTLY DETACHED. THE VEHICLE'S FRONT END WAS DAMAGED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DEEMED TOTALED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED INJURIES TO THE HEAD AND CHEST AREAS, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECENTLY VERIFIED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO RECEIVE THE REPAIR. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.

NHTSA ID

11039717

Incident

Jan 20, 2017

Mileage

125,000 mi

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED FIVE STAR MAZDA AT (478) 841-9275 (LOCATED AT 3068 RIVERSIDE DR, MACON, GA 31210) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ID

11021572

Incident

May 26, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID

11010860

Incident

Jul 26, 2017

I RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR THE PASSENGER AIRBAG ABOUT SPRING OR SUMMER 2016. MY LOCAL. CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL. I RECEIVED SECOND RECALL NOTICE IN THE WINTER. THEY SAID THEY STILL DON'T HAVE THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL. I'M STILL WAITING FOR THEM TO CONTACT ME.

NHTSA ID

11005623

Incident

Jul 1, 2016

Mileage

115,000 mi

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT TWO DEALERS (1ST - GLENN E. THOMAS DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP, 2100 E SPRING ST, SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755, (562) 426-5111, & 2ND - CERRITOS DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM, 18803 STUDEBAKER RD, CERRITOS, CA 90703, (562) 402-5335) FAILED TO RESPOND TO SEVERAL CALLS TO DETERMINE A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE AND INDICATED THAT THE PARTS HAD BEEN ON A NATIONAL BACK ORDER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACTS VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. *TR

NHTSA ID

10992441

Incident

Sep 28, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. ..UPDATED 07/31/17 *BF *CN

NHTSA ID

10991582

Incident

Sep 1, 2016

TAKATA RECALL INFLATORS HAVE YET TO BE REPLACED. I FEEL UNSAFE EACH TIME I GET INTO MY CAR.

NHTSA ID

10990635

Incident

May 19, 2017

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ID

10978758

Incident

Jun 1, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL AWAY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED AND CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BURNS TO THE FACE, HAIR, RIGHT ARM, AND A GASH IN THE LEFT LEG. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER CLOTHING ALSO CAUGHT FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V313000 (AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000. ..UPDATED 05/09/17 *BF *CN

NHTSA ID

10971939

Incident

Oct 17, 2016

Mileage

120,000 mi

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER AND THE INTERIM NOTICE FROM THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ID

10968737

Incident

Jul 18, 2016

TAKATA RECALL THIS NOTICE WAS IN 5/2016 AND STILL NOTHING NOW I THINK THERE IS MUCH MORE WRONG WITH YOUR CAR IT STARTS WHEN IT WANTS BUT NOTHING WRONG FROM SHOP

NHTSA ID

10967510

Incident

May 26, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE INTERIM RECALL NOTICE FROM THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT PROVIDE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID

10958865

Incident

May 26, 2016

"TAKATA RECALL" MY VEHICLE HAS NEED THE AIRBAG REPLACED FOR A YEAR AND STILL HAVE YET TO COME UP WITH A REMEDY FOR MY PASSENGERS TO HAVE A SAFE RIDE.

NHTSA ID

10958048

Incident

Mar 2, 2017

2007 CHRYSLER 300. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO REPAIR PASSENGER AIRBAG RECALL NOTICE 16V-352. *SMD

NHTSA ID

10954751

Incident

Feb 1, 2017

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID

10954822

Incident

Feb 15, 2017