Dodge, Chrysler sedans recalled over airbags that can explode

Roughly 285,000 Dodge and Chrysler sedans have been recalled because certain air bag inflators can explode and hurl shrapnel at drivers and passengers.Stellantis, the company that owns Dodge and Chrysler, said the recall involves side air bag inflators on certain models of 2018-2021 Dodge Chargers and Chrysler 300s.According to Stellantis, a manufacturing defect means moisture may get into the inflators and cause corrosion and cracks.

RELATED: GM pickup recall: Drivers warned of tailgate issue impacting 820,000 trucksNo injuries have been reported.Owners won’t be notified until May 3. A statement from Stellantis said concerned owners can contact the company, but they would not say if they would provide loaner vehicles while the airbags are being replaced, according to The Associated Press.The inflators are made by Joyson Safety Systems, which acquired Takata air bag makers after Takata filed for bankruptcy.

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