Stellantis has issued a new do not drive order for thousands and Ram trucks. These pickup trucks have an old problem related to Takata airbags. One fatality in May could be linked to this issue, so park your ride until the airbag is replaced. 

Ram trucks have a do not drive order due to Takata airbags 

Oh no, Takata airbags strike again. Ford, Honda, Mazda, Toyota, Subaru, and more have been working to replace them under various recalls. 

Stellantis has issued a do not drive order for roughly 84,000 Ram trucks that may have not been repaired under a 2015 recall. 

The recall in 2015 involved about 438,000 2003 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 models that were equipped with faulty airbags. But thousands of trucks may have slipped through the cracks. 

Owners of 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 models shouldn’t drive their trucks until the defective airbags are replaced. Ram became its own brand in 2009. 

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shared that driving vehicles with these airbags puts occupants at a serious risk of injury or death. 

A fatality in May linked to the ongoing Takata airbag recalls increased the number of related deaths in America to 26. Stellantis has over 210 million outreach attempts to potential owners, but thousands of vehicles remain unrepaired. 

Visit the NHTSA site here to enter your 17-digit V.I.N. to see if your vehicle is at risk. You can also call Stellantis at 833-585-0144 for more information. 

Takata airbags are dangerous because they may explode or rupture when deployed, sending metal shards through the cabin with explosive force. Those in areas with long-term exposure to high heat and humidity may experience a higher risk. 

Over 14 million cars across multiple auto manufacturers may have been equipped with these airbags, making this large recall quite a headache.