NHTSA ends Stellantis probe, no recall for head restraint issue
NHTSA closes investigation into Stellantis head restraints, no recall needed
NHTSA ends Stellantis probe, no recall for head restraint issue
NHTSA concludes investigation into 7.4 million Stellantis vehicles, finds no serious injuries from active head restraints. Extended warranty offered instead of recall.
2026-02-27T03:16:16+03:00
2026-02-27T03:16:16+03:00
2026-02-27T03:16:16+03:00
The NHTSA has concluded a multi-year investigation covering nearly 7.4 million Stellantis vehicles produced between 2010 and 2020. The probe focused on potential inadvertent deployments of active head restraints, but the agency's final report found no confirmed cases of serious injuries unrelated to pre-existing medical conditions.This analysis took several years. NHTSA specialists examined data spanning up to 16 years, reviewed information on 8,500 incidents, and conducted computer modeling of potential risks. Despite 750 registered complaints, the agency could not confirm a single instance of serious head or neck injury. As a result, the regulator determined a mass recall was not warranted.Stellantis agreed to an alternative measure—an extended 10-year warranty for the affected Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep models. The list includes the Chrysler 200 (2011–2014), Town & Country (2010–2016), Dodge Durango (2011–2020), Grand Caravan (2010–2020), Journey (2010–2019), as well as the Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, and Patriot.The company itself has not yet commented on the situation. Nevertheless, the NHTSA's decision removes the threat of one of the largest recalls in the US in recent years and allows Stellantis to avoid significant financial risks amid weak market dynamics and investor pressure.
NHTSA concludes investigation into 7.4 million Stellantis vehicles, finds no serious injuries from active head restraints. Extended warranty offered instead of recall.
Michael Powers, Editor
The NHTSA has concluded a multi-year investigation covering nearly 7.4 million Stellantis vehicles produced between 2010 and 2020. The probe focused on potential inadvertent deployments of active head restraints, but the agency's final report found no confirmed cases of serious injuries unrelated to pre-existing medical conditions.
This analysis took several years. NHTSA specialists examined data spanning up to 16 years, reviewed information on 8,500 incidents, and conducted computer modeling of potential risks. Despite 750 registered complaints, the agency could not confirm a single instance of serious head or neck injury. As a result, the regulator determined a mass recall was not warranted.
Stellantis agreed to an alternative measure—an extended 10-year warranty for the affected Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep models. The list includes the Chrysler 200 (2011–2014), Town & Country (2010–2016), Dodge Durango (2011–2020), Grand Caravan (2010–2020), Journey (2010–2019), as well as the Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, and Patriot.
The company itself has not yet commented on the situation. Nevertheless, the NHTSA's decision removes the threat of one of the largest recalls in the US in recent years and allows Stellantis to avoid significant financial risks amid weak market dynamics and investor pressure.
