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Khaleej Times
3 hours ago
- Automotive
- Khaleej Times
UAE: Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler among recalls due to dangerous airbag defect
Stellantis Middle East is recalling specific vehicles due to a potentially dangerous airbag defect involving components manufactured by Takata. Affected brands include Citroën, DS Automobiles, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Opel, it was announced on Wednesday. The automaker urged their customers in the region 'to act immediately and check if their vehicle is affected via the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) tool". 'Owners are strongly urged to check their VINs and contact an authorised service provider immediately to schedule a free-of-charge airbag replacement, Stellantis Middle East noted, adding 'the recall covers millions of vehicles globally and continues to be one of the largest automotive safety campaigns in history.' According to Stellantis, the airbag inflators – manufactured by Japanese supplier Takata – 'can degrade over time, especially in hot and humid climates like the Middle East". 'In the event of a collision, a ruptured inflator can project sharp metal fragments into the vehicle cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or even death. Many of the affected vehicles are over 10 years old, and current owners may not be aware they are driving a vehicle equipped with a faulty airbag,' Stellantis added in their statement sent to Khaleej Times. How to check vehicle? To assist customers in identifying whether their vehicle is affected, Stellantis has launched a VIN Check Tool, available online at All Middle East customers of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM can also check their status through Mopar Middle East at Mopar Middle East – Service & Parts. For further assistance, customers may contact:+971 600-565561, or email: customercare-me@ If the vehicle is confirmed to be affected, customers should contact their nearest authorised dealer to schedule a free airbag replacement. Owners of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, or RAM vehicles may also book appointments through the Mopar Middle East website. Affected vehicles/ model year Stellantis, maker Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move, and Leasys, said the following vehicles are affected. Chrysler - Chrysler 300 (2005 – 2015) Dodge - Dodge Magnum (2005) - Dodge Durango (2004 – 2009) - Dodge Dakota (2006 – 2008) - Dodge Charger (2006 – 2015) - Dodge Challenger (2008 – 2014) Jeep - Jeep Wrangler (2007 – 2016) Ram - Ram 1500 (2004 – 2008) - Ram 2500 (2003 – 2008) - Ram 3500 (2003 – 2008) Citroën - Citroen C3 (2011 -2017) - Citroen C4 (2012-2017) - Citroen C -Zero (2015) - Citroën DS3 (2011 – 2016) - Citroën DS4 (2011 – 2017) - Citroën DS5 (2013 – 2017) Opel - Opel Astra H (2005 – 2013) - Opel Astra J (2010 – 2018) - Opel Cascada (2014 – 2018) - Opel Mokka (2013 – 2017) - Opel Vectra C (2006 – 2008) - Opel Zafira C (2013 – 2017) - Opel Meriva B (2013 – 2015) - Opel Signum (2007)
Zawya
3 hours ago
- Automotive
- Zawya
Stellantis issues safety recall reminder: Takata airbags
Stellantis urges customers in the Middle East to act immediately and check if their vehicle is affected via the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) tool Repairs are free of charge Affected brands include Citroën, DS Automobiles, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Opel Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Stellantis Middle East is issuing a reminder recall campaign for specific vehicles equipped with Takata airbag inflators across its Citroën, DS Automobiles, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Opel brands. Owners of affected models are strongly urged to check their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and if affected, schedule a free-of-charge airbag replacement at an authorized service center. The airbag inflators, manufactured by the Japanese supplier Takata, can degrade over time, especially in hot and humid climates like the Middle East. In the event of a collision, a ruptured inflator can project sharp metal fragments into the vehicle cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or even death. Many of the affected vehicles are over 10 years old, and current owners may not be aware they are driving a vehicle equipped with a faulty airbag. The recall covers millions of vehicles globally and continues to be one of the largest automotive safety campaigns in history. To assist customers in identifying whether their vehicle is affected, Stellantis has launched a VIN Check Tool, available online at All Middle East customers of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM can also check their status through MOPAR Middle East at Mopar Middle East – Service & Parts. If the vehicle is confirmed to be affected, customers should contact their nearest authorized dealer to schedule a free airbag replacement. Owners of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, or RAM vehicles may also book appointments through the Mopar Middle East website. Vehicles potentially affected (model years vary by market): Chrysler Chrysler 300 (2005 – 2015) Dodge Dodge Magnum (2005) Dodge Durango (2004 – 2009) Dodge Dakota (2006 – 2008) Dodge Charger (2006 – 2015) Dodge Challenger (2008 – 2014) Jeep Jeep Wrangler (2007 – 2016) RAM Ram 1500 (2004 – 2008) Ram 2500 (2003 – 2008) Ram 3500 (2003 – 2008) Citroën Citroen C3 (2011 2017) Citroen C4 (20122017) Citroen C Zero (2015) Citroën DS3 (2011 – 2016) Citroën DS4 (2011 – 2017) Citroën DS5 (2013 – 2017) Opel Opel Astra H (2005 – 2013) Opel Astra J (2010 – 2018) Opel Cascada (2014 – 2018) Opel Mokka (2013 – 2017) Opel Vectra C (2006 – 2008) Opel Zafira C (2013 – 2017) Opel Meriva B (2013 – 2015) Opel Signum (2007) This replacement is free-of-charge and should be completed as soon as possible. Middle East owners of these models are strongly urged to check their VINs and contact an authorized service provider immediately to schedule a free-of-charge airbag replacement. About Stellantis Stellantis N.V. (NYSE: STLA / Euronext Milan: STLAM / Euronext Paris: STLAP) is one of the world's leading automakers and a mobility provider. Its storied and iconic brands embody the passion of their visionary founders and today's customers in their innovative products and services, including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move and Leasys. Powered by our diversity, we lead the way the world moves – aspiring to become the greatest sustainable mobility tech company, not the biggest, while creating added value for all stakeholders as well as the communities in which it operates.
CTV News
3 hours ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
Stellantis to recall over 120,000 U.S. vehicles due to head restraints issue, NHTSA says
The Stellantis sign is seen outside the Chrysler Technology Center in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File) Chrysler parent Stellantis is recalling 121,398 vehicles in the U.S. due to head restraints that may not lock properly and an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday. (Reporting by Surbhi Misra in Bengaluru; Editing by Rashmi Aich)
The Sun
5 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Huge car brand recalls 120,000 vehicles over ‘risk of injury' – check if you're affected
A MOTOR giant is recalling over 120,000 vehicles after concerns were raised about a 'risk of injury'. The huge recall affects one of the biggest car brands in the world and thousands of drivers are expected to be affected. 3 3 Chrysler's parent company, Stellantis, issued the recall after receiving a warning from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The NHTSA had warned that the brand's vehicles had head constraints which did not lock properly. Also, the NHTSA warned that there was an increased risk of injury to 'seat occupants' during a crash. Stellantis are now in the process of recalling a staggering 121,398. The Sun has contacted both Stellantis and the NHTSA for comment. Neither has confirmed which models will be affected by the recall now being rolled out across America. Stellantis was formed in 2021, when the French mega-giant PSA Group merged with Fiat Chrsyler Automobiles. Chrysler itself was founded in 1925 and has become one of the most famous American carmakers in the world. The brand was so successful that its former head, Walter Chrysler, commissioned the iconic Chrysler Building. Chrysler's current owner Stellantis is also the owner of Fiat, Peugeot, Citroën and Jeep. The company reported losses of £2 billion in 2025, following Donald Trump's international tariff war. Stellantis has claimed the US President's extortionate levies had cost it more than £260million. It experiences a six per cent decline in shipments across the globe, after Stellantis halted production in North America in April - shortly after the tariffs were announced. Antonio Filosa has vowed to "throw the kitchen sink" at restructuring the company though, as Chief Financial Officer Doug Ostermann told analysts that its losses could get worse before they get better. He said: "We'll see significantly more in the second half unless things change. "Given the current outlook, I would expect to see that figure probably double in the second half or more." The news comes after Japanese carmaker Nissan announced plans to shut down two of its huge plants. Nissan is closing its Civac plant in Morelos and the Cooperation Manufacturing Plant Aguascalientes - putting thousands of jobs at risk. The car manufacturer is battling with rising costs, as well as Donald Trump's international tariff war. As it grapples with spiralling debt, the company has announced its global restructuring plan named Re: Nissan. A spokesperson for Nissan said: 'Under Re:Nissan, Nissan is currently reviewing the integration and closure of some of its global production sites. "However, this process has not yet been concluded beyond the three sites that have been announced so far. "We are committed to maintaining transparency with our stakeholders and if any decisions are made, we will provide information at the appropriate time." 3
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Recall stalled? Next step in effort to remove Kingsville commissioners might be court
Residents petitioned the Kingsville City Commission calling for the removal of three commissioners. But last week, the commission declined to call for a recall election. Now, the matter could head to the courts to decide. Exactly how the issue will play out, including whether the commissioners will remain in office and whether voters will have their say in a recall election, isn't yet clear. Texas law offers little guidance on the recall of local government officials, and the Kingsville city charter leaves questions unanswered. The dispute in Kingsville officially began in early May, when two individuals, Michelle Lerma and Selina Tijerina, filed affidavits with the city demanding the removal of Commissioners Norma Nelda Alvarez, Hector Hinojosa and Leo Alarcon, alleging unprofessional conduct. Alvarez is a retired teacher who has served as an elected official at the city and county levels in various capacities since 1994. Hinojosa is a former city of Kingsville accountant, finance director and city manager. Alarcon is a former county clerk and city director of tourism. Alvarez, Hinojosa and Alarcon could not be reached for comment. What is a recall? According to the Kingsville city charter, any member of the City Commission can be removed from office by voters. The only restriction is that a recall petition can't be filed within certain periods after the official's election or before the end of their term. The petition must state the grounds for removal, with examples like incompetency, misconduct or malfeasance, and noncompliance with the provisions outlined in the charter. According to a 2023 report from the University of Houston Election Lab, 89% of Texas home rule cities studied had language in their charters that allow for the recall of public officials. Most do not indicate the specific grounds for a recall, though some do ask petitioners for some sort of justification. Home rule cities are cities that can set policies within their jurisdiction as long as their charter provisions or ordinances do not violate state or federal law. The University of Houston Election Lab is a team of undergraduate students led by professor Brandon Rottinghaus. For the recall report, students looked at elections in Texas from 2004 to 2022. 'There are no typical recall elections,' Rottinghaus said. 'Each has their own chaotic backstory and application. ... Cities have a lot of flexibility in terms of how they handle recalls.' According to the Kingsville city charter, if a recall election is called, the ballot should ask voters whether the person should be removed from office. This is a yes or no question. The current recall effort focuses on three commissioners. The recall question on the ballot would be asked for each commissioner individually. If a majority of votes are against the recall of any individual, that person would continue in office for the remainder of their term. But, if a majority of votes are cast in favor of the recall, that individual would be removed from office. What's happening in Kingsville? Tijerina said that the path that led to her pursuing a recall began more than a year ago. She didn't like the way things were going in Kingsville, including the departure of the last city manager and the still-pending replacement process. The Kingsville native also had concerns about the handling of city tourism events. Watching commission meetings from 2024, she felt that commissioners were 'bickering like children.' In her affidavit, Tijerina alleged unprofessional conduct and behavior, neglect of fiscal responsibilities, targeting personnel and neglect of city government policies and procedures. By June 6, the petition had received 292 certified signatures. Though only a small amount compared to the total number of registered voters in Kingsville, the petition narrowly exceeded the city charter requirement. In Kingsville, the number of signatures needed for a successful petition must be at least 20% of the number of qualified voters who voted in the most recent city election. The last city election in Kingsville was held on May 4, 2024, with low voter turnout. Only 1,412 votes were cast. This means that the recall petition needed more than 282 certified signatures from qualified voters to succeed. When the petition was received by the city, none of the targeted commissioners chose to resign. In this situation, it is 'the duty of the City Commission to order an election and fix a date for holding such recall election,' according to the city charter. But on July 14, Alvarez, Hinojosa and Alarcon voted against an ordinance that would have called a special election for the recall. Mayor Sam Fugate and Commissioner Edna Lopez, the only two officials not mentioned in the recall petition, voted for the election based on the requirements of the city charter but were outnumbered. During the July 14 meeting, several attendees spoke during public comment in opposition to the recall and in support of the commissioners. Nothing in the meeting documents or mentioned during the meeting indicates that there were any problems with the validity of the petition. A draft ordinance included in July 14 documents states that a sufficient number of signatures was certified. "They complied with our charter,' Fugate said, also saying that it might be worth revising the city charter. What happens next? Though it states that it is the duty of the commission to call a recall election, the charter also includes language regarding the failure of the City Commission to call an election. This clause charges the district judge of Kleberg County, or another judge of a competent jurisdiction, with the duties of calling for a special election. This raises a few questions. Fifteen years ago, the Texas Municipal League shared a legal Q&A noting that though some Texas city charters attempt to place the duty of calling an election on a valid recall petition onto either a county or district judge, cities do not have the authority to do this. Multiple attempts to reach Judge Jack Pulcher of the 105th District Court for comment were unsuccessful. If a recall election is eventually held and voters do choose to remove one or more commissioners from office, the city would then have to hold another election, this time to fill the vacancy. In Alice, there have been several recall attempts in recent years. The city of Alice requires 10 voters to initiate a petition for recall, but the number of signatures required only needs to equal at least 5% of voters in the last election or a minimum of 100 signatures. That's a lower bar than what was required in Kingsville. A 2017 recall in Alice resulted in the ouster of two City Council members, leading to a proclamation from the governor giving the city permission for a special emergency election to fill the vacancies so that the council would have enough members to operate. A successful recall in Kingsville could pose similar problems — the petition targets three members. Kingsville only has four commissioners and one mayor. The city needs at least three members to be present in order to conduct official business. The next date when the city of Kingsville could conceivably hold an election is Nov. 4. The deadline to order an election for that date is Aug. 18. But it's still unclear if or when a recall election might take place in Kingsville. Tijerina said that she is consulting attorneys and intends to continue pursuing a recall, possibly through a lawsuit. Back to School Bash to be held at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Bend From the brink of extinction, wintering whooping crane counts rise Can AI predict flooding? A&M-Corpus Christi project focuses on Oso Creek This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Future of recall effort for Kingsville commissioners uncertain Solve the daily Crossword
