"Stellantis Recalls Over 280,000 Vehicles for Airbag Concerns"

Chrysler is recalling around 286,000 vehicles, including certain Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 models from 2018-2021, due to concerns that the side airbag inflators may rupture, posing a risk of injury or death. Replacement parts for airbags in roughly 1,000 vehicles are also being recalled. Stellantis-owned Chrysler plans to mail notices to affected owners in early May, and dealers will replace both side airbags free of charge. The issue is attributed to moisture introduced during supplier manufacturing, potentially leading to stress corrosion and rupture, although the inflators do not use the same propellant or inflator design as previously recalled Takata airbags.