CARFAX: 225,000 More Vehicles Receive "Do Not Drive" Warning for Takata Airbags

Core Insights - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has issued a "Do Not Drive" warning for approximately 225,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to unrepaired Takata airbags, highlighting a significant safety concern for vehicle owners [1] - Over 5 million vehicles nationwide still have defective Takata airbags, indicating a persistent issue more than a decade after the initial recall was launched by NHTSA [1] - The "Do Not Drive" order is issued when a defect poses an immediate risk of serious injury or death, with at least 28 deaths and hundreds of injuries linked to Takata airbags in the U.S. [1] Vehicle Safety and Recall Data - Prior to FCA's recent action, over 630,000 vehicles were already under a "Do Not Drive" order, not all of which were related to Takata airbags [1] - Long-term exposure to heat and humidity can cause Takata airbag inflators to rupture, posing a critical safety risk [1] - CARFAX has partnered with NHTSA and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation to raise awareness and reduce the number of unrepaired recalls nationwide [1] Recall Awareness Initiatives - CARFAX has developed a free Vehicle Recall Search Service to help qualified entities check for unrepaired recalls, with participating states including California, Texas, New York, Ohio, Arizona, Connecticut, Maryland, Washington, and Puerto Rico [1] - Vehicle owners are encouraged to check their recall status through CARFAX or NHTSA websites and to schedule free repairs with local dealerships [1] - The CARFAX Car Care app provides timely notifications about critical recalls and maintenance alerts to vehicle owners [1]