Takata (tk Global, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #18E003000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18E003000 by Takata (tk Global, Llc). Includes 800,000 affected units, Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Takata corporation (takata) has decided that certain pspi, pspi-1.1, pspi-2, pspi 6, pspi-l, and spi air bag inflators 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), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to lower absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. this recall addresses model year 2009 vehicles ever registered in the states of alaska, colorado, connecticut, idaho, iowa, maine, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, oregon, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, washington, wisconsin, and wyoming.

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, numerous vehicle recalls will likely be announced by the impacted vehicle manufacturers. the recall began on january 2, 2018. Vehicles registered outside of these states may be covered by recalls 18e-001 or 18e-002.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18E003000

Manufacturer: Takata (tk Global, Llc)

Report Received Date: 2018-01-02T00:00:00

Subject: Passenger frontal air bag inflator may explode

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 800,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Takata corporation (takata) has decided that certain pspi, pspi-1.1, pspi-2, pspi 6, pspi-l, and spi air bag inflators 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), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to lower absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. this recall addresses model year 2009 vehicles ever registered in the states of alaska, colorado, connecticut, idaho, iowa, maine, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, oregon, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, washington, wisconsin, and wyoming.

Consequence Summary: An inflator explosion may result in sharp 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, numerous vehicle recalls will likely be announced by the impacted vehicle manufacturers. the recall began on january 2, 2018. Vehicles registered outside of these states may be covered by recalls 18e-001 or 18e-002.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-nupx-ryb5~79wc

NHTSA ID: 18E003000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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