2005 Chrysler 300 Recalls

What To Do If Your 300 Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Chrysler, so if you own a 2005 300 take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

1. Call Chrysler to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge.
2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance.
3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page.

Recent 2005 300 Recalls

• POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Recall for 2005 Chrysler 300

  • Recall Announced OCTOBER 06 2005
  • NHTSA Reference #05V460000
  • Number Affected 256,409

  Summary: On certain pickup trucks, sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with 42rle automatic transmissions, the cup plug that retains the park pawl anchor shaft may be improperly installed. If the shaft moves out of position, the vehicle may not be able to achieve 'park' position.

  Consequence: If this occurs and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away and cause a crash without warning.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the transmissions and install a bracket to ensure the park pawl anchor shaft is retained in the proper position. The recall began on November 28, 2005. Owners may contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #05V460000 »

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES Recall for 2005 Chrysler 300

  • Recall Announced JULY 09 2004
  • NHTSA Reference #04V334000
  • Number Affected 20,060

  Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the battery cable fasteners at the bulkhead stud may not have been properly tightened.

  Consequence: A loose fastener can cause an instrument panel fire.

  Fix: Dealers will tighten the bulkhead stud battery cable fasteners to the proper specification. Owner notification began on July 6, 2004. Owners should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #04V334000 »

• SEAT BELTS:FRONT Recall for 2005 Chrysler 300

  • Recall Announced JULY 08 2004
  • NHTSA Reference #04V335000
  • Number Affected 12,211

  Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the front shoulder belt adjustable turning loop (atl) bolts may not have been properly tightened.

  Consequence: This could cause shoulder belt separation in certain crash conditions, which can increase the risk of injury to front seat occupants.

  Fix: Dealers will tighten the shoulder belt adjuster turning loop bolts to the proper specification. Owner notification began on July 6, 2004. Owners should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #04V335000 »

• SEAT BELTS:REAR Recall for 2005 Chrysler 300

  • Recall Announced JULY 08 2004
  • NHTSA Reference #04V333000
  • Number Affected 21

  Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, a spot welding operation for the rear floorpan reinforcement may not have been performed.

  Consequence: This could cause the rear seat belt anchors and/or the child seat anchors to separate in certain crash conditions, which can increase the risk of injury to rear seat passengers.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear floorpan reinforcement for missing welds and install structural rivets if necessary. Owner notification began on July 6, 2004. Owners should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #04V333000 »