"Stellantis Recalls Over 1 Million Cars for Airbag Safety Issue"

Stellantis is recalling nearly 318,000 Dodge and Chrysler sedans worldwide due to a potential defect in the side air bag inflators, which could cause them to explode with excessive force and hurl metal fragments at occupants. The recall affects certain models from 2018 through 2021, and is attributed to a manufacturing defect leading to moisture intrusion, corrosion, and cracks in the inflators. Stellantis will replace both side air bag modules, with owners being notified starting May 3, and the company is offering assistance to concerned owners. The recall is unrelated to previous Takata air bag recalls, and no injuries have been reported in connection with this issue.