The Recall Desk
CriticalNHTSA·19E016000·Announced 2019-02-25

Takata Driver Air Bag Inflator Recall for Rupture Risk

Takata is recalling certain driver frontal air bag inflators that may rupture due to propellant degradation, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that an inflator rupture may result in serious injury or death, meeting the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score.

Plain-English summary

Takata (TK Global LLC) is recalling certain PSDI-5 and SDI non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators. These inflators contain stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant that may degrade after long-term exposure to absolute humidity, temperatures, and temperature cycling. This recall addresses model year 2015 and newer vehicles.

The defect may cause the inflator to rupture. If this occurs, metal fragments may strike the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Takata is working with vehicle manufacturers to determine which vehicles had the affected inflators installed as original or replacement equipment. As this work progresses, numerous vehicle recalls will likely be announced by the impacted vehicle manufacturers. The recall began on January 2, 2019. Owners may contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE recall
Manufacturer
Takata (TK Global LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag Inflator
Hazard
Affected units
1,500,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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