Takata Pspi-6 Air Bag Inflator recalled over possible metal fragments

Recall date

May 16, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Takata (TK Global, LLC) recalls Takata — 6 models

Recall number

16E043000

Brand / firm

Takata

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 5,100,000 units

Why it was recalled

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.