Takata Psdi Inflator recalled over possible metal fragments

Recall date

May 18, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Takata (TK Global, LLC) recalls Takata Psdi Inflator, Psdi-4 Inflator, Psdi-4k Inflator

Recall number

15E040000

Brand / firm

Takata

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 17,600,000 units

Why it was recalled

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

What was recalled

Takata Corporation (Takata) has determined that the batwing-shaped propellant in some PSDI, PSDI-4, and PSDI-4K air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal driver air bag module, and used as original equipment, replacement equipment, or as a remedy part for a prior recall, may rupture from exposure to persistent conditions of high absolute humidity and/or due to manufacturing variability.

What to do

Takata will be working with vehicle manufacturers to identify into which vehicles the affected inflators were installed either as original equipment, replacement equipment, or as a recall remedy part. 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: This recall is in addition to prior recalls 08V-593, 09V-259, 10V-041, 11V-260, 14V-343, 14V-344, 14V-348, 14V-351, 14V-802, 14V-817 and 15V-153.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.