Defect Description For Recall
Takata Corporation (Takata) Has Determined That Certain Pspi, Pspi-1.1, Pspi-2, Pspi 6, Pspi-L, And Spi Air Bag Inflators Assembled As Part Of The Frontal Air Bag Modules, And Used As Original Equipment Or Replacement Equipment, Such As After A Vehicle Crash Necessitating Replacement Of The Original Air BAGS, May Rupture Due To Propellant Degradation Occurring After Long-Term Exposure To Moderate Absolute Humidity, Temperatures, And Temperature Cycling. This Recall Addresses Vehicles Ever Registered In The States Of 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, And West Virginia.
Make Of Vehicle
TAKATA
Model Of Vehicle
PSPI-6 AIR BAG INFLATOR
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
16E043000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module
Effect Of Defect
An Inflator Rupture May Result In Metal Fragments Striking The Driver Or Other Occupants Resulting In Serious Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
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. Takata Notified The Oems On May 16, 2016. Nhtsa Will Supply This Information As Soon As Possible. Note: Vehicles Registered Outside Of These States May Be Covered By Recalls 16E-042 Or 16E-044.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Takata Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20030101
End Of Manufacture
20081231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
5100000
Date Owners Notified
20160516
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Takata (Tk Global, Llc)
Date Report Received
20160516