Stellantis, the parent company of brands like Jeep and Chrysler, is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a potential airbag malfunction. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) flagged the issue, which could prevent airbags from deploying properly in a crash—a serious safety risk. Owners will be notified, and repairs will be made at no cost.

Editor’s Note: Airbags are a critical safety feature, and a recall of this scale means thousands of drivers could be at risk until the fix is applied. While recalls are common in the auto industry, this one highlights ongoing challenges with vehicle safety systems—and serves as a reminder for owners to check for recalls and act fast. No one wants to find out their airbag might not work when they need it most.