Owners are still driving vehicles with defective Takata airbags years after recalls were issued.
Defective Takata airbags are still killing people, almost a decade on from the initial discovery of the problem and subsequent recalls.
Three people were recently killed in separate crashes, bringing the worldwide death toll from the defective airbags to 32, of which 23 occurred in the U.S., according to theThe latest round of deaths, which occurred in Stellantis vehicles, led the automaker to announce on Thursday that owners of certain Dodge and Chrysler vehicles should immediately cease driving their vehicles until the defective airbags are replaced, a service Stellantis is offering free of charge.
The vehicles listed in Stellantis' alert include Dodge Challengers, Chargers, and Magnums from model years 2005-2010, and Chrysler 300s of the same vintage. Approximately 276,000 vehicles are affected in the U.S.Recalls for the vehicles were first issued in 2015, but Stellantis said many owners failed to take their vehicles in for the service due to lack of time.
The problem was caused by the use of ammonium nitrate for inflating the airbag. The chemical can become more explosive over time when exposed to moist air and high temperatures. The increased volatility can rupture a metal canister contained within the airbag, creating deadly shrapnel. Anyone looking for further information can contact Stellantis at 833-585-0144. They may also check their Vehicle Identification Numbers at
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