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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15E040000

Takata Psdi Inflator — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Published May 18, 2015 · Recall initiated: May 18, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15E040000, published May 18, 2015. Recalling firm: Takata (TK Global, LLC); Takata Psdi Inflator — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module.

What's the hazard

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.

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Recall details

Brand
TAKATA
Model
PSDI INFLATOR
Manufacturer
Takata (TK Global, LLC)
Lot
TAKATA PSDI INFLATOR | TAKATA PSDI-4 INFLATOR | TAKATA PSDI-4K INFLATOR
Risk classification
E
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Takata Psdi Inflator — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15E040000 on May 18, 2015. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TAKATA. Model: PSDI INFLATOR.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)