Takata Frontal Passenger Air Bag Inflator Recall for 2011 and Newer Vehicles

Plain-English summary

Takata (TK Global LLC) is recalling specific PSPI, PSPI-1.1, PSPI-2, PSPI-6, PSPI-L, and SPI air bag inflators used in frontal passenger air bag modules. These inflators may have been installed as original equipment or as replacement parts in vehicles that have been in a crash. The recall covers model year 2011 and newer vehicles that have ever been registered in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, or West Virginia.

The defect involves propellant degradation caused by long-term exposure to moderate absolute humidity, temperatures, and temperature cycling. This degradation can cause the inflator to explode. If an explosion occurs, sharp metal fragments may strike the driver or other occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Takata is working with vehicle manufacturers to identify which vehicles contain the affected inflators. As this process continues, vehicle manufacturers are expected to announce specific recalls for their models. The recall began on January 2, 2019. Owners of vehicles registered outside the listed states may be covered by separate recalls 19E-001 or 19E-003. Consumers should contact their vehicle manufacturer or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE recall

Manufacturer

Takata (TK Global LLC)

Category

Vehicle — Air Bag Inflator

Hazard

• explosion
• sharp-metal-fragments
• serious-injury
• death

Affected units

5,000,000

Distribution

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