Immediate Action Required for Older Ram Pickups
Stellantis has issued a critical “Do Not Drive” order for older Ram pickups following a tragic incident where a Takata airbag explosion resulted in a fatality. This decision comes as part of an extensive recall effort addressing the notorious Takata airbag defects, which have led to over 100 million vehicles being recalled globally. The recent fatal accident on May 13 has spurred this new round of urgent recalls, impacting nearly 30,000 2003 Ram trucks whose owners had previously ignored recall notices.
Impact and Next Steps for Affected Vehicle Owners
The Takata airbag recall remains one of the largest in automotive history, with over 385,000 2003 Ram trucks initially recalled in 2015. Despite this, approximately 84,000 trucks still have unreplaced airbags, with around 30,000 still on the road. The NHTSA strongly urges owners of these vehicles to halt driving immediately until their airbags are replaced, emphasizing that this free repair could prevent serious injuries or fatalities. For more information or to schedule a repair, vehicle owners should visit the Ram or NHTSA websites, or contact Stellantis’ customer service at 833-583-0144.