Takata Ssi-20 Side Inflator — Air bags: side/window
Published February 4, 2016 · Recall initiated: February 4, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16E009000, published February 4, 2016. Recalling firm: Takata (TK Global, LLC); Takata Ssi-20 Side Inflator — Air bags: side/window.
What's the hazard
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- TAKATA
- Model
- SSI-20 SIDE INFLATOR
- Manufacturer
- Takata (TK Global, LLC)
- Lot
- TAKATA SSI-20 SIDE INFLATOR
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Takata Ssi-20 Side Inflator — Air bags: side/window recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16E009000 on February 4, 2016. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TAKATA. Model: SSI-20 SIDE INFLATOR.