OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
15E040000
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Reported May 18, 2015 · Takata Corporation
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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Vehicle entries in this campaign
This is model-level recall history. It does not confirm whether a particular VIN is affected or has received the repair. Check with NHTSA ↗