Stellantis recalls nearly 285,000 Dodge, Chrysler cars over potentially deadly airbag defect

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Side airbags may rupture unexpectedly, potentially resulting in sharp metal fragments killing vehicle occupants.

Stellantis has recalled thousands of Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 cars because of a manufacturing defect that could cause airbags to rupture unexpectedly, resulting in metal fragments flying out, potentially killing passengers.Fiat Chrysler America said in recall documents that it began investigating the inflator issue last month and found that some of the 'affected vehicles may have had moisture introduced into the inflator.

No accidents or injuries relating to the airbag inflator defect have been reported, according to FCA in a letter to the NHTSA.The 284,982 recalled vehicles include certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 cars. Notification letters are expected to be mailed to owners on May 3, 2024, and will request that they send the company adequate proof of payment for their recalled car in order to receive full reimbursement for the cost of repairs.

 

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