More than 280,000 vehicles are being recalled for airbag issues

Chrysler is recalling more than 280,000 vehicles due to a manufacturing issue with the right and left air conditioners that could cause them to rupture. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration say.

The agency said the rupture of the valve could cause sharp pieces of metal to strike the occupants, causing injury or death.

The recall affects certain models of the 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300, NHTSA said.

According to the notice, dealers will replace both side curtain airbags free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be sent on May 3, 2024.

Owners with questions can contact Fiat Chrysler Automobiles customer service at 1-800-853-1403. The return number is 19B. Owners can also call NHTSA’s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

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Another recent car recall: Mercedes-Benz issues recall over fire hazard

More than 116,000 Mercedes-Benz they become recalled because of a 48-volt ground connection under the passenger seat may not be properly protected which may cause the ground connection to overheat.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in its remember to acknowledge that Mercedes-Benz is recalling its vehicles because, “an overheated ground connection can increase the risk of fire.”

After investigating customer complaints about battery-related warnings, Mercedes-Benz suggested that another mechanical malfunction may have caused the 48-volt ground connection to become loose. The investigation was concluded on March 15.

Here are which vehicles are included in the recall, according to NHTSA:

2019-2023 GLS450
2020-2023 GLE580
2020-2023 GLS580
2020-2024 GLE450
2021-2023 AMG GLS63
2021-2023 MAYBACH GLS600
2021-2024 AMG GLE53
2021-2024 AMG GLE63 S
2023-2024 GLE350

If you have one of the recalled vehicles, you can bring the vehicle to a dealer, where they will inspect and tighten the 48-volt ground connection if necessary. This service will be done free of charge. Return notification letters will be sent out on May 14.

Another recent car recall: Kia issues recall on charging unit

Kia has recalled nearly 50,000 vehicles for more than 100% crash risk due to loss of power steering, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

The recall, filed with NHTSA by Kia on March 14, affects certain EV6 hybrid models.

According to Kia, Affected vehicles may experience problems with the Integrated Charge Control Unit (ICCU), which enables vehicle charging. The ICCU can be damaged and stop charging the 12 volt battery, which can go out while driving and gradually reduce the motive power, resulting in a complete loss of vehicle power.

Approximately 48,232 EV6 vehicles with model years 2022-2024 are affected. Depending on the company, the following may be recalled:

All 2022-2023 model year EV6 vehicles manufactured from November 17, 2021 through February 7, 2024.
Some 2024 EV6 model vehicles manufactured from November 17, 2021 to February 7, 2024.

Contributing: Ahjané Forbes & Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY

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