Takata Psdi Inflator, Psdi-4 Inflator, Psdi-5 Inflator and others: Frontal

Date

Jan. 2, 2020

Filed by

Takata (TK Global LLC)

Vehicles

Takata Psdi Inflator (years not listed); Takata Psdi-4 Inflator (years not listed); Takata Psdi-5 Inflator (years not listed); Takata Pspi Air BAG Inflator (years not listed); Takata Pspi-2 Air BAG Inflator (years not listed); Takata Pspi-6 Air BAG Inflator (years not listed); Takata Pspi-L Air BAG Inflator (years not listed); Takata SDI Inflator (years not listed); Takata SPI Air BAG Inflator (years not listed)

Component

Air Bags › Frontal

Description of the defect

Takata Corporation (Takata) is recalling certain PSPI, PSPI-2, PSPI-6, PSPI-L, SPI, PSDI, PSDI-4, PSDI-5, and SDI non-desiccated, frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Potentially affected

10000000

What can happen

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

Remedy

Numerous vehicle recalls will be announced by the impacted vehicle manufacturers who will conduct recalls to replace the interim replacement air bag inflators with alternate ones as a permanent remedy. The recall began January 2, 2020.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Jan. 2, 2020

Recall type

E (equipment)

Influenced by

ODI

Recall number

20E001000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.