Stellantis issues ’Do Not Drive’ alert for 225,000 older US vehicles

Stellantis issued a 'Do Not Drive' alert for approximately 225,000 older vehicles in the United States on Tuesday, citing potentially serious safety risks that could lead to accidents. The alert affects certain models from the company's Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, and Ram brands manufactured between 2014 and 2016, according to a statement released by the automaker. The warning comes after an investigation revealed a potential issue with the vehicles' power steering systems that could fail unexpectedly, particularly in hot weather conditions. Federal safety regulators have confirmed they are investigating the matter, and Stellantis has advised owners to stop driving their vehicles immediately and contact authorized dealers for repairs. The company stated that it is developing a solution and will notify owners once repairs are available, though it did not provide a specific timeline for when the fix would be implemented. This alert marks one of the most serious safety actions taken by Stellantis since its formation in 2021, highlighting the ongoing challenges automakers face with legacy vehicle safety issues.