Stellantis Middle East has renewed its urgent recall campaign for a number of vehicles equipped with airbag inflators manufactured by Japan’s Takata Corporation—devices that pose a serious risk to occupant safety. The recall spans multiple Stellantis brands, including Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Citroën, DS Automobiles, and Opel.
The recall has been issued due to the potential deterioration of the airbag inflator components over time, particularly in hot and humid climates like that of the Middle East. In the event of a crash, a defective inflator could rupture, propelling sharp metal fragments into the vehicle cabin—posing a severe risk of injury or even death. Many of the affected vehicles are over 10 years old, and current owners may be unaware their cars are equipped with faulty airbags.
Stellantis urges all affected customers to immediately check whether their vehicles are included in the recall using the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) check tool available at:
www.recall.stellantis.com/#/takata
Owners of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles can also verify recall status via the Mopar Middle East website or by calling +971 600-565561 for further assistance.
If the vehicle is confirmed to be affected, customers are urged to contact their nearest authorized dealer to schedule a free airbag replacement appointment. Stellantis assures that all repairs will be carried out free of charge at certified service centers.
This global recall is one of the largest safety campaigns in automotive history, affecting millions of vehicles worldwide. Stellantis reiterates its full commitment to customer safety through this initiative.
List of potentially affected models by brand and model year:
Chrysler:
- Chrysler 300 (2005 – 2015)
Dodge:
- Magnum (2005)
- Durango (2004 – 2009)
- Dakota (2006 – 2008)
- Charger (2006 – 2015)
- Challenger (2008 – 2014)
Jeep:
- Wrangler (2007 – 2016)
Ram:
- Ram 1500 (2004 – 2008)
- Ram 2500 (2003 – 2008)
- Ram 3500 (2003 – 2008)
Citroën:
- C3 (2011 – 2017)
- C4 (2012 – 2017)
- C-Zero (2015)
- DS3 (2011 – 2016)
- DS4 (2011 – 2017)
- DS5 (2013 – 2017)
Opel:
- Astra H (2005 – 2013)
- Astra J (2010 – 2018)
- Cascada (2014 – 2018)
- Mokka (2013 – 2017)
- Vectra C (2006 – 2008)
- Zafira C (2013 – 2017)
- Meriva B (2013 – 2015)
- Signum (2007)
Why Responding to Recalls Matters
Responding to recall notices—especially those tied to critical safety components like airbags—is a vital responsibility for every vehicle owner. Ignoring such warnings can have serious consequences, particularly in harsh climate regions like the Middle East. Stellantis emphasizes that repairs are completely free of charge, and checking your vehicle takes only a few minutes online. Acting today could save a life tomorrow.
