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US closes probe into 7.4 million Stellantis vehicles without seeking recall
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 26, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 26, 2026
Tags:consumer protection
Quick Summary
NHTSA ended a probe into 7.4M 2010–2020 Stellantis vehicles over unintended active headrest deployments. No recall was ordered; Stellantis will offer a 10‑year warranty instead.
U.S. Ends Stellantis Safety Probe of 7.4M Vehicles, No Recall Sought
Scope of Investigation and Outcome
Regulatory Decision and Warranty Terms
WASHINGTON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Thursday closed a long-running probe into nearly 7.4 million U.S. vehicles built by Chrysler-parent Stellantis over inadvertent deployments of active head rests without seeking a recall.
Warranty Duration: 10 Years
Model Years 2010–2020
Extended Warranty Details
The U.S. auto safety agency said Stellantis had agreed to offer a 10-year extended warranty for the 2010 through 2020 model year vehicles. NHTSA first opened its investigation in 2019 but closed it Thursday citing a lack of confirmed serious injuries. NHTSA said it had reports of 750 injuries but was unable to confirm any serious injuries where pre-existing medical conditions did not exist.
Reporting by David Shepardson
Timeline of NHTSA Review
(Reporting by David Shepardson)
Key Takeaways
- •NHTSA closed a long-running probe into nearly 7.4 million U.S. Stellantis vehicles over inadvertent active headrest deployments.
- •No recall was sought; Stellantis will provide a 10-year extended warranty for 2010–2020 model years.
- •The investigation began in 2019 and was closed on February 26, 2026 due to a lack of confirmed serious injuries.
- •NHTSA cited 750 injury reports but said it could not confirm serious injuries absent pre-existing conditions.
- •The action covers Chrysler-branded models produced under Stellantis.
Frequently Asked Questions about US closes probe into 7.4 million Stellantis vehicles without seeking recall
1What is the main topic?
NHTSA closed its investigation into 7.4 million 2010–2020 Stellantis vehicles over inadvertent active headrest deployments without seeking a recall.
2What remedy is Stellantis offering?
Stellantis agreed to provide a 10-year extended warranty on affected vehicles rather than conducting a recall.
3Were there injuries linked to the issue?
NHTSA received 750 injury reports but could not confirm any serious injuries where pre-existing medical conditions did not exist.
