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225,000 Vehicles Warned: Dangerous Takata Airbags Could Rupture

2/14/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Stellantis issued a do-not-drive warning for about 225,000 older Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles due to unrepaired Takata airbags.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns these airbags can rupture and eject metal fragments into the cabin.
The recall covers about 67 million vehicles since 2008, with 28 deaths and over 400 injuries linked.

History

Historical Context

The Takata airbag crisis began in 1988 when the company started manufacturing airbags, eventually leading to a massive recall in 2014 affecting over 34 million vehicles. By then, 28 fatalities and more than 400 injuries were linked to defective airbags. This incident has prompted ongoing regulatory scrutiny and calls for stricter safety standards in the automotive industry, highlighting persistent safety risks.

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Story summary

Stellantis issued a do-not-drive warning for about 225,000 older Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles due to unrepaired Takata airbags.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns these airbags can rupture and eject metal fragments into the cabin.
The recall covers about 67 million vehicles since 2008, with 28 deaths and over 400 injuries linked.

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