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NHTSA Issues 'Do Not Drive' Warning for Cars with Unrepaired Takata Airbags
Stellantis North America urges owners to get free repairs for affected Dodge, Jeep, and Chrysler models.
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reminding vehicle owners to take airbag recalls seriously, as there are still around 225,000 U.S. vehicles with unrepaired Takata airbag inflators. Stellantis North America has issued a 'do not drive' warning for several Dodge, Jeep, and Chrysler models until the defective airbags are replaced at no cost to the owner.
Why it matters
Takata airbag inflators have been linked to numerous injuries and deaths due to the risk of exploding and sending shrapnel into the vehicle. This latest warning underscores the importance for owners to get these critical safety recalls addressed promptly to protect themselves and their passengers.
The details
So far, 6.6 million recalled Takata airbag inflators have been replaced in Stellantis (Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram) vehicles. However, the automaker says there are still about 225,000 vehicles in the U.S. with unrepaired Takata airbags that pose a serious safety risk. The models included in the 'do not drive' warning are the 2003-2010 Dodge Ram, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2006-2015 Dodge Charger, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2008-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2015 Chrysler 300, 2007-2016 Jeep Wrangler, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider.
- The NHTSA issued the 'do not drive' warning on February 12, 2026.
The players
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
The U.S. government agency responsible for setting and enforcing safety standards for motor vehicles and equipment.
Stellantis North America
The parent company of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram brands, which has issued the 'do not drive' warning for vehicles with unrepaired Takata airbags.
What’s next
Owners of the affected Dodge, Jeep, and Chrysler models should immediately contact their local dealership to schedule a free repair to replace the defective Takata airbag inflators.
The takeaway
This latest 'do not drive' warning from NHTSA and Stellantis underscores the critical importance for vehicle owners to address outstanding airbag recalls promptly. Ignoring these safety recalls can put drivers and passengers at serious risk of injury or death.
