Defective air bags | Stellantis is recalling more than 10,000 Dodge Chargers and Chrysler 300s

(Toronto) Stellantis has recalled more than 10,000 Dodge and Chrysler sedans in Canada due to defective air bags.

The company said that approximately 10,285 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 sedans from the 2018 to 2021 model years have been recalled to replace their side airbag inflators. This can explode if subjected to excessive force and throw metal fragments at drivers and passengers.

The automaker said moisture could enter the fuel injection device due to a manufacturing defect, causing it to rust and crack. So the cushions can inflate even without a collision due to the high temperature in the passenger compartment.

The company said it is not aware of any injuries or accidents related to the faulty airbag.

According to Stellantis, the defect is present in less than 1% of recalled vehicles, but the manufacturer urged its customers to follow the recall notice.

Worldwide, 318,000 Dodge and Chrysler vehicles are affected by this recall.