WASHINGTON, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Chrysler-parent Stellantis on Wednesday issued a “Do Not Drive" warning for about 225,000 older vehicles in the United States with unrepaired defective Takata air bag
Stellantis Issues Warning: 'Do Not Drive' for 225,000 Older US Vehicles
Stellantis Vehicle Safety Alert
WASHINGTON, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Chrysler-parent Stellantis on Wednesday issued a “Do Not Drive" warning for about 225,000 older vehicles in the United States with unrepaired defective Takata air bag inflators that have been recalled.
Affected Vehicle Models
The warning applies to various older Dodge Ram, Durango, Dakota, Magnum, Challenger, Chrysler Aspen and 300, Jeep Wrangler and Mitsubishi Raider that have not had repairs completed from various model years from 2003 through 2016.
Safety Concerns and Statistics
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said 28 deaths in the United States stemming from crashes involving defective Takata air bag inflators have occurred and warned that "minor crashes can result in exploding Takata air bags that can kill or produce life-altering, gruesome injuries."
(Reporting by David Shepardson)
