Takata (tk Global, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #19E016000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19E016000 by Takata (tk Global, Llc). Includes 1,500,000 affected units, Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Tk global llc (takata) has determined that certain psdi-5, sdi non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators that contain stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity, temperatures, and temperature cycling. this recall addresses model year 2015 and newer vehicles.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19E016000

Manufacturer: Takata (tk Global, Llc)

Report Received Date: 2019-02-25T00:00:00

Subject: Driver frontal air bag inflator may rupture

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 1,500,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Tk global llc (takata) has determined that certain psdi-5, sdi non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators that contain stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity, temperatures, and temperature cycling. this recall addresses model year 2015 and newer vehicles.

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, numerous vehicle recalls will likely be announced by the impacted vehicle manufacturers. the recall began on january 2, 2019.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 19E016000

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Created At: 1742808662

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