Takata (tk Global, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #19E001000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19E001000 by Takata (tk Global, Llc). Includes 1,000,000 affected units, Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Tk global llc (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 high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling. this recall addresses model year 2014 and newer vehicles ever registered in the states of alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. Virgin islands.

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, 2019. vehicles registered outside of these states may be covered by recalls 19e-002 or 19e-003.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19E001000

Manufacturer: Takata (tk Global, Llc)

Report Received Date: 2019-01-02T00:00:00

Subject: Passenger frontal air bag inflator may explode

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 1,000,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Tk global llc (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 high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling. this recall addresses model year 2014 and newer vehicles ever registered in the states of alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. Virgin islands.

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, 2019. vehicles registered outside of these states may be covered by recalls 19e-002 or 19e-003.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-hiu2-8p9h-x97y

NHTSA ID: 19E001000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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