NHTSA Recall 00V306000: Air bags: frontal
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 419 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chrysler Sebring.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V306000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 898 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | October 12, 2000 |
| Owner notification | October 19, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A separated air bag door could injure a vehicle occupant.
Remedy
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V306000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.