Takata (tk Global, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #17E034000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17E034000 by Takata (tk Global, Llc). Includes 2,700,000 affected units, Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Takata corporation (takata) has determined that certain psdi-5 driver frontal air bag inflators that use calcium sulfate as a desiccant may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to moderate absolute humidity, temperatures, and temperature cycling. these inflators were assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment, such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags. this recall is not for all desiccated psan inflators; rather it relates to a subset containing calcium sulfate.

Corrective Action

Takata will be working with vehicle manufacturers to determine into which vehicles the affected inflators were installed either as original or replacement equipment during service. as this work progresses, various vehicle recalls will likely be announced by the impacted vehicle manufacturers. nhtsa will supply this information as soon as possible.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17E034000

Manufacturer: Takata (tk Global, Llc)

Report Received Date: 2017-07-10T00:00:00

Subject: Driver frontal air bag inflator may rupture

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 2,700,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Takata corporation (takata) has determined that certain psdi-5 driver frontal air bag inflators that use calcium sulfate as a desiccant may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to moderate absolute humidity, temperatures, and temperature cycling. these inflators were assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment, such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags. this recall is not for all desiccated psan inflators; rather it relates to a subset containing calcium sulfate.

Consequence Summary: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action: Takata will be working with vehicle manufacturers to determine into which vehicles the affected inflators were installed either as original or replacement equipment during service. as this work progresses, various vehicle recalls will likely be announced by the impacted vehicle manufacturers. nhtsa will supply this information as soon as possible.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-idfu-fnam_rw87

NHTSA ID: 17E034000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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