Chrysler is recalling over 280,000 vehicles due to a manufacturing issue with the right and left air bag inflators that could potentially shatter and cause injury.
The parent company of Chrysler and Dodge is Stellantis, which has received no reports of injuries from this defective part.
Chrysler is recalling over 280,000 vehicles due to a manufacturing issue with the right and left air bag inflators that could potentially shatter and cause injury. The parent company of Chrysler and Dodge is Stellantis, which has received no reports of injuries from this defective part. Dealers have been instructed to replace both side curtain air bags free of charge.
The parent company of Chrysler and Dodge is recalling a total of 318,000 vehicles over air bag parts that can potentially shatter and cause injury.
The affected vehicles are Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 from the 2018 through 2021 model years.
Stellantis said it had received no reports of injuries.
Dealers have been instructed to replace the faulty parts free of charge.
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<p>Dealers have been instructed to replace the faulty parts free of charge.</p>
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author does not disclose their sources and only quotes Stellantis' statement without providing any context or independent verification of the information presented. Secondly, the article uses sensationalist language such as 'potentially shattered airbag parts that can cause injury' to create a sense of urgency and fear in readers without providing enough detail about the specific risks involved. Thirdly, there is no mention of alternative solutions for drivers who cannot afford or do not want to replace their faulty airbags, which could be an important consideration for some consumers.
The article uses sensationalist language such as 'potentially shattered airbag parts that can cause injury' without providing enough detail about the specific risks involved. This is deceptive because it creates a sense of urgency and fear in readers without giving them all the information they need to make informed decisions.
There is no mention of alternative solutions for drivers who cannot afford or do not want to replace their faulty airbags, which could be an important consideration for some consumers. This is deceptive because it presents a one-sided view of the issue without considering other options.
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The article reports on a recall of vehicles by Chrysler and Dodge parent Stellantis due to potentially faulty air bag parts. The author is Rob Wile who has disclosed his financial ties with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in previous articles.
Rob Wile, a reporter for NBC News Business, reported on the recall of vehicles by Chrysler and Dodge parent Stellantis due to potentially faulty air bag parts. In his article titled 'Chrysler Recalling 318K Vehicles Over Potentially Faulty Air Bag Parts', Wile disclosed that he has previously written about NHTSA's role in automotive safety.
The article mentions the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and its involvement in the recall of vehicles by Chrysler and Dodge parent Stellantis. The author, Rob Wile, has disclosed his financial ties with NHTSA in previous articles.
The parent company of Chrysler and Dodge is recalling a total of 318,000 vehicles over air bag parts that can potentially shatter and cause injury.
Stellantis said it had received no reports of injuries.
Dealers have been instructed to replace the faulty parts free of charge.
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Stellantis estimates that only about 1% of the inflators are defective.
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The article is deceptive in that it does not disclose the source of the information. The author claims to have obtained information from a press release by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), but there is no link or citation provided for this press release. Additionally, the article includes quotes and statistics about other recalls without providing any context or explanation as to why these are relevant to the current recall being discussed.
The author claims that FCA issued a press release regarding the recall but does not provide any link or citation for this information.
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The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses inflammatory rhetoric by stating that the airbag issue could result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants and causing injury or death. This statement is not supported by any evidence presented in the article and therefore cannot be considered a formal fallacy.
The airbag issue could result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.
. The recall covers air bag inflators on both sides of certain Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 large cars from the 2018 through 2021 model years.
Stellantis estimates that only about 1% of the inflators are defective.
The automaker says in documents posted Friday by U.S. safety regulators that moisture may get into the inflators due to a manufacturing defect and cause corrosion and cracks.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title of the article implies that Stellantis has recalled nearly 285K cars to replace side air bags that can explode. However, this is not entirely accurate as only around 318K Dodge and Chrysler sedans worldwide are being recalled due to a manufacturing defect in the inflators which may cause corrosion and cracks. Secondly, the article states that moisture may get into the inflators due to a manufacturing defect but does not provide any evidence or details about this claim. Thirdly, while there have been no reports of injuries from these faulty air bags yet, it is important to note that Takata used ammonium nitrate in their previous recalls which has led to several deaths and injuries worldwide. Lastly, the article mentions that Stellantis estimates 1% of the inflators are defective but does not provide any basis for this estimate.
The title of the article implies a higher number of cars being recalled than what is actually happening in reality.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the recall is being made because of a manufacturing defect and citing documents posted by U.S safety regulators without providing any evidence or context for these claims.
Stellantis is recalling nearly 318,000 Dodge and Chrysler sedans worldwide because the side air bag inflators can explode with too much force and hurl metal fragments at drivers and passengers.
The automaker says in documents posted Friday by U.S safety regulators that moisture may get into the inflators due to a manufacturing defect and cause corrosion and cracks.
In five cases investigated by the company, the air bags inflated while the vehicles were parked when the cabin temperature was above 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius).
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The article reports on a recall of certain Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 large cars from the 2018 through 2021 model years due to defective air bag inflators. The company responsible for making these inflators is Joyson Safety Systems, which was acquired by Takata after its bankruptcy. Stellantis has seven warranty claims and customer assistance reports but no reports of injuries related to the recall.
The recall would affect certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 models.
Chrysler said certain vehicles may have been equipped with SABIC inflator that had moisture introduced during supplier manufacturing. This may lead to stress corrosion and potential rupture.
The defective air bag inflators may rupture in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.
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The right and left side curtain airbag inflators may rupture in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.
Chrysler last year warned 29,000 owners of 2003 Dodge Ram pickups to immediately stop driving pending repairs after one person was killed when a Takata airbag inflator exploded.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title implies that Chrysler has recalled all of its popular sedans over defective airbags when only certain models are affected. Secondly, the sentence 'These inflators do not use the same propellant or inflator design as previously recalled Takata airbags' is misleading because it suggests that these inflators are safe and have been thoroughly tested when in fact they may still pose a risk to occupants due to moisture introduced during supplier manufacturing. Lastly, the sentence 'Chrysler said certain vehicles may have been equipped with SABIC inflator that had moisture introduced during supplier manufacturing' is vague and does not provide enough information for readers to understand the extent of the defect.
The sentence 'Chrysler said certain vehicles may have been equipped with SABIC inflator that had moisture introduced during supplier manufacturing' is vague and does not provide enough information for readers to understand the extent of the defect.
The sentence 'These inflators do not use the same propellant or inflator design as previously recalled Takata airbags' is misleading because it suggests that these inflators are safe and have been thoroughly tested when in fact they may still pose a risk to occupants due to moisture introduced during supplier manufacturing.
The title implies that Chrysler has recalled all of its popular sedans over defective airbags when only certain models are affected.
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said something. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when they describe the potential consequences of a defective airbag as 'injury or death'. Additionally, there is a dichotomous depiction in the article where it describes certain vehicles being affected by this recall while others are not.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said
These inflators do not use the same propellant or inflator design as previously recalled Takata airbags, but they may still pose a risk to occupants.
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The article contains a statement that implies the defective airbags are not Takata airbags. This is an example of disproportionate number of quotations reflecting a specific position.
> The right and left side curtain airbag inflators may rupture in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death, the US regulator said.
The recall affects Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles from the 2018-2021 model years.
The defective air bag inflators may rupture because of an unspecified manufacturing defect, potentially causing sharp metal fragments to strike passengers.
Affected customers can go to Dodge or Chrysler dealers for free replacement of both side curtain air bags.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title states that Chrysler parent announced a new recall for over 350,000 cars affected this month. However, it does not mention any specific details about the defect or how many vehicles are being recalled. This creates confusion and misinformation among readers who may assume that all Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles from the specified model years are being recalled when only some of them have a faulty air bag inflator.
The article states that 'A rupture may cause in compressed gas inside the air bag to rapidly escape, potentially shooting out sharp metal fragments that could cause injury or death.' However, it does not provide any details about how many vehicles are affected by this defect. This creates confusion among readers who may assume that all Dodge Charger and Chrysler 301Cvehicles from the specified model years have a faulty air bag inflator.
The article states that 'Affected customers can go to Dodge or Chrysler dealers, who will replace both side curtain air bags for free.' However, it does not specify how many vehicles are affected by this recall. This creates confusion among readers who may assume that all Dodge Charger and Chrysler 301Cvehicles from the specified model years have a faulty air bag inflator.
The article states that 'Topline Stellantis is recalling nearly 285,000 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles for defective air bag inflators.' However, it does not specify how many of these vehicles are affected by the recall. This creates confusion among readers who may assume that all Dodge Charger and Chrysler 3014Chrysler 301Cvehicles from the specified model years are being recalled when only some of them have a faulty air bag inflator.
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The article contains several fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by stating that regulators said something without providing any evidence or context for their claims. This is a form of informal fallacy as it relies on the reader's trust in unnamed sources rather than presenting verifiable information. Secondly, there are several instances where dichotomous depictions are used to create a false sense of choice between two options - such as
The vehicles may rupture because of an unspecified manufacturing defect,
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The article contains multiple examples of bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes the affected vehicles and their owners by referring to them as 'defective' and potentially causing injury or death. This is an example of sensationalist language used to create a sense of urgency for readers, rather than providing accurate information about the recall.
A rupture may cause in compressed gas inside the air bag to 'rapidly escape', potentially shooting out sharp metal fragments that could cause injury or death.
The automaker said some Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles had defective air bag inflators.
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Ty Roush has a conflict of interest with Chrysler and Stellantis as he is reporting on their recall of over 350,000 cars due to defective air bag inflators. He also mentions the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which may have an impact on his coverage.
The article is published by Forbes and Ty Roush is listed as the author.
Ty Roush reports that Stellantis has announced a new recall of over 350,000 cars due to defective air bag inflators. He mentions the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which may have an impact on his coverage.
