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Stellantis Issues 'Do Not Drive' Order for 225,000 Vehicles With Unrepaired Takata Airbags

Owners are told to park the vehicles until free fixes are completed because inflators can explode, sending metal fragments into cabins.

Overview

  • - The directive covers select 2003–2016 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and the 2006–2009 Mitsubishi Raider models that still have unrepaired Takata inflators.
  • - NHTSA cites at least 28 U.S. deaths and about 400 injuries tied to ruptures, with higher risk in older vehicles exposed to heat and humidity.
  • - Stellantis says it has completed more than 6.6 million repairs—about 95% of its recalls—but roughly 225,000 U.S. vehicles remain outstanding after owner notices began Feb. 9.
  • - Owners are urged to confirm status by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or recalls.mopar.com, or by calling 833-585-0144, and to schedule the no-cost repair immediately.
  • - The Takata campaign remains the largest U.S. auto recall at about 67 million airbags, and CARFAX reports more than 5 million vehicles nationwide still carry defective units.