Chrysler recalling 1.9 million cars and SUVs due to airbag and seat belt defect linked deaths
“The company is aware of three fatalities and five injuries that may potentially be related to this condition,” it released in a statement.
According to the automaker, it no longer uses the faulty equipment. The faulty seatbelts and airbags were used in some Chrysler and Jeep models manufactured from 2010 to 2014.
The recalled models are:
- 2010 Chrysler Sebring
- 2011-2014 Chrysler 200
- 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber
- 2010-2014 Dodge Avenger
- 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot SUV
- 2010-2014 Jeep Compass SUV
Most of the vehicles, approximately 1.4 million, were sold in the United States. The remainder were sold in Canada (143,000), Mexico (82,000) and the rest of the world (284,000).
This is not the first large scale recall announced by Fiat Chrysler this year
In April, the company also recalled 1.1 million cars and SUVs worldwide because of a gear selector problem that killed actor Anton Yelchin of Star Trek fame. The problem was a confusing gear selector that could lead some drivers to believe that their vehicle was in Park when it was not.