Takata Ssi-20 Side Inflator recalled over possible metal fragments

Recall date

February 4, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Takata (TK Global, LLC) recalls Takata Ssi-20 Side Inflator

Recall number

16E009000

Brand / firm

Takata

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,129 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) is recalling certain seat-mounted, SSI-20 design type, Side Air Bag Inflators manufactured December 13, 2014, to December 14, 2014. A suspected manufacturing error during production of certain inflator lots may result in unusually high pressures in the inflators upon deployment of the side air bags. This over pressure could cause the inflator to rupture, causing metal fragments to be propelled into the passenger compartment.

What to do

Takata is working with the vehicle manufacturers that used these inflators in their vehicles. Those manufacturers are contacting their vehicle owners and their dealers will replace the seat-mounted side air bag inflators, free of charge. General Motors vehicles are covered by recall 15V-666 and Volkswagen vehicles are covered by recall 16V-045.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.