Stellantis has recalled more than 10,000 Dodge and Chrysler sedans in Canada due to defective airbags.

The company says an estimated 10,285 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 sedans between 2018 and 2021 have been recalled to replace their side airbag inflator, which can explode with too much force and hurl metal fragments at drivers and passengers.

The automaker says that moisture may get into the inflators due to a manufacturing defect and cause corrosion and cracks, while the airbags can inflate even without a crash due to high temperatures in the cabin.

The company adds it is not aware of any injuries or accidents related to the airbag.

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A couple in Ontario's Niagara Region are worried their insurance premiums will go up following a long and expensive ordeal to repair their damaged EV. A recent report by credit rating agency Morningstar DBRS says a higher uptake of electric vehicles could lead to higher insurance premiums.

A man is pictured in front of his car parked in the driveway.

After colliding with a deer during a nighttime drive in January, Benjamin Vassalle, shown here, was astonished to find that a broken headlight and bumper took two months to fix and cost $18,000. His insurance company ultimately covered it — raising concerns that his premiums will go up.

EV tesla repairs

After colliding with a deer during a nighttime drive in January, Benjamin Vassalle, shown here, was astonished to find that a broken headlight and bumper on his electric vehicle took two months to fix and cost $18,000. His insurance company ultimately covered it — raising concerns that his premiums will go up.

New electric Dodge Charger will be built in Windsor, Ont., Stellantis says

A new electric all-wheel drive Dodge Charger will be built in Windsor, Ont., automaker Stellantis announced Tuesday.

Take a peek at the new muscle car to be built in Windsor

Stellantis says its new Dodge Charger will be built in Windsor.

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As Dale Molnar report, new electric and gas-powered Dodge Chargers will be built in Windsor, Ont., starting later this year. (In order of appearance: Paul Tyll, senior manager of Dodge muscle cars with Stellantis and Sam Fiorani of AutoForecast Solutions).

The company will notify owners by mail and may advise them to take their car to a dealership, according to Transport&nbsp;Canada's 

Stellantis says the defect is estimated in less than one per cent of the recalled vehicles, but has urged its consumers to respond to recall notices. Globally, 318,000 Dodge and Chrysler vehicles are affected.

The Chrysler logo is displayed on the front grill of a car.

This is the front grill of a 2020 Chrysler 300 on display at the 2020 Pittsburgh International Auto Show Thursday, Feb.13, 2020 in Pittsburgh. Stellantis is recalling nearly 285,000 Dodge and Chrysler sedans because the side air bag inflators can explode with too much force and hurl metal fragments at drivers and passengers.

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The company also announced Friday that it would be laying off 400 workers in the U.S. to cut costs and ramp up electric vehicle production plans.

A spokesperson for Stellantis confirmed to CBC News that it would be cutting jobs in its engineering/technology and software divisions&nbsp;effective March 31, representing two&nbsp;per cent of those jobs worldwide.

"As the auto industry continues to face unprecedented uncertainties and heightened competitive pressures around the world, Stellantis continues to make the appropriate structural decisions across the enterprise to improve efficiency and optimize our cost structure,"&nbsp;the spokesperson said.

The Stellantis sign appears outside the Chrysler Technology Center in Auburn Hills, Mich., in early 2021. The automaker has recalled more than 10,000 Dodge and Chrysler sedans in Canada due to defective airbags. 

Stellantis recalls 10,000 vehicles in Canada for airbag defects

Company also cutting jobs in U.S.

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