Takata Recalls Non-Azide Driver-Side Air Bag Inflators for Explosion Risk
Takata is recalling specific non-azide driver-side air bag inflators that may absorb moisture, potentially causing the inflator to explode or the air bag to underinflate during deployment.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (air bag inflator) where the source text explicitly states the defect can increase the risk of serious injury or death, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Takata (TK Global, LLC) is recalling certain Non-Azide driver-side air bag inflators (NADI). These inflators were used by certain vehicle manufacturers and were included in recall expansions under NHTSA numbers 21V-401 and 21V-470. A total of 67,323 vehicles are affected by this recall.
Due to a manufacturing issue, these inflators may absorb moisture. This condition can cause the inflators to explode or the air bag cushion to underinflate during deployment. An inflator explosion may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, while an underinflated air bag may fail to properly protect the occupant. Either scenario can increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Takata will work with the affected vehicle manufacturers, who have filed their own recalls, to replace the inflators free of charge. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.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
- Affected units
- 67,323
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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