Takata Pspi-2 Air Bag Inflator recalled over possible metal fragments

Recall date

January 3, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

17E001000

Brand / firm

Takata

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 3,100,000 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 lower absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. This recall addresses model year 2005-2008 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

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. NHTSA will supply this information as soon as possible. Note: Model year 2004 and older vehicles were included in recall 16E-044 for these states. Vehicles registered outside of these states may be covered by recalls 17E-002 or 17E-003.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.