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"Stellantis and Chrysler Recall Over 300,000 Vehicles for Airbag Safety Concerns"

Stellantis is recalling nearly 318,000 Dodge and Chrysler sedans worldwide due to a defect in the side air bag inflators that could cause them to explode and hurl metal fragments at occupants. The recall covers certain models from 2018 through 2021, with the company attributing the issue to moisture entering the inflators due to a manufacturing defect. Stellantis has reported seven warranty claims and customer assistance reports, but no injuries. The company will replace both side air bag modules, and owners will be notified starting May 3. The recall is unrelated to previous Takata air bag recalls, and Stellantis estimates that 1% of the inflators are defective.

via The Associated Press|

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"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.

via ABC News|

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"Massive Honda Recall: 750,000 Vehicles Affected by Airbag Sensor Issue"

Honda is recalling 750,000 vehicles in the United States due to a defect in the air bags that could cause them to deploy unintentionally during a crash. The recall includes certain models from 2020-2022, and Honda stated that there have been no reports of injuries or deaths related to the issue. The defect is attributed to a change in the base material of the printed circuit board of the seat weight sensor by a supplier after a natural disaster impacted the manufacturing plant of a subcontractor. This comes after Toyota and Honda issued recalls in December for similar safety concerns.

via NBC News|

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"Toyota Urges Immediate Repairs for 50,000 Vehicles Over Air Bag Risk"

Toyota has issued a "Do Not Drive" advisory for approximately 50,000 U.S. vehicles, including certain models of the 2003-2004 Corolla, 2003-2004 Corolla Matrix, and the 2004-2005 RAV4, due to a faulty Takata air bag inflator that poses a risk of explosion and serious injury. This warning is part of the ongoing Takata air bag recall, which has affected millions of vehicles and resulted in numerous injuries and fatalities. Toyota is offering free repairs or replacements for the affected air bags and urges owners to check if their vehicle is involved in the recall.

via NPR|

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"Toyota Urges Immediate Action for 50,000 Vehicles Over Deadly Air Bag Risk"

Toyota has issued a "do not drive" advisory to 50,000 car owners due to potentially deadly air bag issues in certain Corolla, Corolla Matrix, and RAV4 vehicles, urging them to contact their local dealer for a no-charge repair or replacement. The affected vehicles are part of an urgent air bag safety recall related to Takata air bag inflators, which could cause serious injury or death if deployed. The warning covers specific model years, and the company is reaching out to customers through various channels to address the issue.

via Fox Business|

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"Toyota Urges Immediate Repairs for 50,000 Vehicles Over Airbag Safety Concerns"

Toyota and General Motors are urging owners of certain older Corolla, Matrix, RAV4, and Pontiac Vibe models to stop driving them due to the risk of Takata air bag inflators exploding and hurling shrapnel. The urgent warning covers vehicles from the 2003 and 2004 model years, with most of the affected vehicles in the U.S. Owners are advised to contact local dealers for repair options, and can check if their cars are affected by entering their vehicle identification number on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Takata's use of volatile ammonium nitrate in air bag inflators has led to the largest series of auto recalls in U.S. history, with at least 26 deaths in the U.S. and 30 worldwide attributed to the issue.

via OregonLive|

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