In 2022, Stellantis issued “do not drive” warnings for four other FCA-brand vehicles subject to Takata airbag recalls: the Chrysler 300, Dodge Magnum, Challenger and Charger from model years 2005 to 2010.
NHTSA on Tuesday also confirmed the death — the first caused by an exploding passenger-side inflator, the agency noted. It is also the first incident in a 2003 Dodge Ram, which was one of nearly 386,000 vehicles recalled in 2015.
The agency confirmed 26 people in the U.S. have been killed by defective Takata airbags.
“The older a defective Takata airbag inflator gets, the more dangerous it becomes. Please, get your airbag replaced now for your sake, and for the sake of those who love you,” Ann Carlson, NHTSA’s acting administrator, said in a statement. “Don’t put yourself or someone you love at risk of dying or being seriously injured because of a defective, recalled Takata airbag. These repairs are absolutely free and could save your life.”
