Takata (tk Global, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #19E080000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19E080000 by Takata (tk Global, Llc). Affecting non-azide driver air bag inflators (nadi) Includes 1,400,000 affected units, Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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non-azide driver air bag inflators (nadi)

Defect Summary

Takata (tk global llc) is recalling certain non-azide driver air bag inflators (nadi). these inflators were used in some brands of 1995-2000 vehicles and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (psan) propellant. due to a manufacturing issue, the nadi inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

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 november 19, 2019.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19E080000

Manufacturer: Takata (tk Global, Llc)

Report Received Date: 2019-11-26T00:00:00

Subject: Air bag inflators may rupture or underinflate bag

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 1,400,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Takata (tk global llc) is recalling certain non-azide driver air bag inflators (nadi). these inflators were used in some brands of 1995-2000 vehicles and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (psan) propellant. due to a manufacturing issue, the nadi inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. an underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. these scenarios increase the risk of 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 november 19, 2019.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 19E080000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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