Scale of Stellantis safety scandal in France larger than previously thought
A safety scandal involving the multinational carmaker Stellantis affects more vehicles than previously communicated, according to an interview featured in Le Parisien on Thursday. Stellantis announced on Wednesday that 530,000 of its vehicles, manufactured between 2009 and 2019, were being recalled over risks linked to faulty airbags. The airbags, created by Japanese automotive firm Takata, have been linked to a number of accidents - in some cases fatal. The components are particularly prone to rupturing when moisture finds its way into the inflator, which can then propel sharp proponents towa...