Takata (tk Global, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #15E041000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15E041000 by Takata (tk Global, Llc). Includes 7,700,000 affected units, Passenger Air Bag Inflator May Rupture, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Takata corporation (takata) has determined that some model spi air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag module for model year 2001-2008 vehicles, and used as original or replacement equipment during service, may rupture from exposure to persistent conditions of high absolute humidity and/or due to manufacturing variability.

Corrective Action

Takata will be working with vehicle manufacturers to identify into which vehicles the affected inflators were installed, either as original or replacement equipment during service. as this work progresses, numerous vehicle recalls will likely be announced by the impacted vehicle manufacturers. nhtsa will supply this information as soon as possible. note: this recall is in addition to prior recalls 13v-133, 13v-136, 14v-312, 14v-340, 14v-343, 14v-350, 14v-361, 14v-399, 14v-421, 14v-471, 14v-655, 14v-701, 14v-752, 14v-763, 14v-770, 14v-787, 15v-226, 13e-017, and 14e-073.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15E041000

Manufacturer: Takata (tk Global, Llc)

Report Received Date: 2015-05-18T00:00:00

Subject: Passenger air bag inflator may rupture

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 7,700,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Takata corporation (takata) has determined that some model spi air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag module for model year 2001-2008 vehicles, and used as original or replacement equipment during service, may rupture from exposure to persistent conditions of high absolute humidity and/or due to manufacturing variability.

Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger?s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action: Takata will be working with vehicle manufacturers to identify into which vehicles the affected inflators were installed, either as original or replacement equipment during service. as this work progresses, numerous vehicle recalls will likely be announced by the impacted vehicle manufacturers. nhtsa will supply this information as soon as possible. note: this recall is in addition to prior recalls 13v-133, 13v-136, 14v-312, 14v-340, 14v-343, 14v-350, 14v-361, 14v-399, 14v-421, 14v-471, 14v-655, 14v-701, 14v-752, 14v-763, 14v-770, 14v-787, 15v-226, 13e-017, and 14e-073.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 15E041000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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