Dive into the Details of 285,000 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300, Cars with the Potential of Exploding Airbags
Dodge Challenger and Chrysler 300, Stellantis has hit the brakes on nearly 285,000, spanning the years 2018 through 2021. The culprit? A pesky defect hiding within the side curtain airbags, just waiting to cause havoc.
A defective inflator lurking in the shadows, a silent threat poised to rupture these airbags in Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300. The result? A potentially dangerous scenario where metal fragments could find their way into the cabin, disrupting the drive and endangering lives.
Fear not, though, for Stellantis is on the case! With a stroke of the recall pen, owners are set to receive a lifeline starting May 3. The best part? The replacement inflators come at no extra cost, ensuring safety. In a dance with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Stellantis divulged the recall of 217,802 Dodge Chargers and 67,180 Chrysler 300 sedans, all within the 2018 through 2021 model years. The heart of the issue lies in these cars’ side curtain airbag inflators, a glitch predicted to impact around 1 percent of the affected vehicles
So, what led to this airbag debacle? According to Stellantis’ recall report, it all traces back to those “suspect inflators” tucked into cars between July 2018 and May 2021. Here’s the kicker: it seems moisture gatecrashed the party during supplier manufacturing, setting the stage for internal corrosion. The end result? Stress Corrosion Cracking, a potential nightmare waiting to unfold within the inflator.
A ruptured airbag, metal fragments set loose like confetti in the cabin. It’s a safety hazard no driver wants to encounter. Thankfully, as of February 2024, Stellantis reports only two warranty claims and five customer assistance records—no injuries to report.
The fix is in motion:
Recalled Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles are set to receive shiny new side curtain airbags, fresh from a different manufacturing era, courtesy of NHTSA documents. Owners, fear not! Your May 3 notification is on its way, ensuring you’re up to speed on this crucial safety recall.
For those itching for answers now, the NHTSA recalls site is your go-to guide. Simply enter your vehicle details, and voilà—peace of mind awaits. Safety is the name of the game, and Stellantis is driving it home, one recall at a time.