Stellantis urges the owners of about 225,000 older vehicles in the US to stop driving them immediately if they have not repaired the defective Takata air bags.

The notice applies to certain Chrysler 2003–2016Dodge, Jeep and Ram models previously recalled for faulty airbag inflators that can rupture in a crash, the automaker confirmed to FOX Business in an email.

“This action is intended to expedite the repair of the remaining affected vehicles to safeguard the owners, their families and the general public from the risk of serious injury or death,” Stellantis said.

The company warned that the chemical propellant inside some Takata airbag inflators can deteriorate over time, especially in hot and humid conditions, increasing the risk of rupture and sending metal fragments into the vehicle’s cabin.

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The warning applies to certain 2003-2016 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram models previously recalled for defective air bag inflators. (Stephanie Lecocq/Reuters)

“If you have one of these vehicles, don’t do it drive it until the repair is completed and the defective air bag is replaced,” the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Wednesday.

Affected models include:

• 2007–2009 Chrysler Aspen SUV
• 2007–2008 Chrysler Crossfire Coupes
• Chrysler 300 sedans 2005–2015
• 2008–2014 Dodge Challenger Coupe
• 2003–2016 Dodge Ram pickups and Dodge Sprinter vans
• 2004–2009 Dodge Durango SUV
• 2005–2012 Dodge Dakota Pickups
• Vans Dodge Magnum 2005–2008
• 2006–2015 Dodge Charger sedans
• 2007–2016 Jeep Wrangler SUV

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A 2007 Chrysler Aspen SUV at the North American International Auto Show on January 10, 2006 in Detroit. (Bryan Mitchell/Getty Images)

More than 6.6 million Takata airbag inflators have been replaced over more than a decade, but approximately 225,000 vehicles in the USA remain unrepaired, according to NHTSA.

“This stop driving directive is focused on completing repairs for this remaining population,” Stellantis said. “Affected customers were notified as of February 9 and repairs will continue to be made free of charge.”

NHTSA has linked exploding Takata airbags to 28 deaths and more than 400 injuries in the US

“Even minor crashes can cause Takata air bags to explode, which can kill or cause horrific, life-altering injuries,” NHTSA said. “Vehicles of older model years pose a higher risk to their occupants, because older air bags are more likely to deploy.”

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Over 6.6 million Takata airbag inflators have been replaced over more than a decade. (Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

According to Reuters, more than 100 million vehicles worldwide, including 67 million in the United States, have been recalled in the past 10 years due to defective Takata air bag inflators.

The stop-drive order comes amid a wider wave of automatic reminders.

Jaguar Land Rover is recalling nearly 2,300 electric SUVs in the US over concerns that a high-voltage battery could overheat and increase the risk of fire, the NHTSA announced Tuesday.

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Toyota is It also recalled about 141,000 Prius and Prius Prime vehicles after discovering that the rear doors could open unexpectedly while the car is in motion, according to a recently released Department of Transportation report.

Landon Mion and Bradford Betz of FOX Business contributed to this report.