Stellantis to recall over 250,000 US vehicles due to improperly sealed air bag, NHTSA says
Chrysler parent Stellantis
is recalling 250,651 vehicles in the U.S. due to an improperly sealed side curtain air bag, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (
NHTSA
) said on Saturday.
The recall affects certain 2022-2025
Pacifica and Voyager vehicles
.
An air bag with insufficient pressure retention increases the risk of ejection and injury during a crash, NHTSA said, adding that dealers will inspect and replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary free of charge.
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