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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16E043000

Takata Pspi-6 Air Bag Inflator — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Published May 16, 2016 · Recall initiated: May 16, 2016

Summary

NHTSA records recall 16E043000, published May 16, 2016. Recalling firm: Takata (TK Global, LLC); Takata Pspi-6 Air Bag Inflator — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module.

What's the hazard

Takata Corporation (Takata) has determined that certain PSPI, PSPI-1.1, PSPI-2, PSPI 6, PSPI-L, and SPI air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment, such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags, may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to moderate absolute humidity, temperatures, and temperature cycling. This recall addresses vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

What to do

Takata will be working with vehicle manufacturers to determine into which vehicles the affected inflators were installed either as original or replacement equipment during service. As this work progresses, numerous vehicle recalls will likely be announced by the impacted vehicle manufacturers. Takata notified the OEMs on May 16, 2016. NHTSA will supply this information as soon as possible. Note: Vehicles registered outside of these states may be covered by recalls 16E-042 or 16E-044.

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Recall details

Brand
TAKATA
Model
PSPI-6 AIR BAG INFLATOR
Manufacturer
Takata (TK Global, LLC)
Lot
TAKATA PSPI-6 AIR BAG INFLATOR | TAKATA PSPI-2 AIR BAG INFLATOR | TAKATA PSPI AIR BAG INFLATOR | TAKATA PSPI-1.1 AIR BAG INFLATOR | TAKATA PSPI-L AIR BAG INFLATOR | TAKATA SPI AIR BAG INFLATOR
Risk classification
E
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Takata Pspi-6 Air Bag Inflator — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 16E043000 on May 16, 2016. Reported hazard: Takata Corporation (Takata) has determined that certain PSPI, PSPI-1.1, PSPI-2, PSPI 6, PSPI-L, and SPI air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment, such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags, may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to moderate absolute humidity, temperatures, and temperature cycling. This recall addresses vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

What should I do if I have this product?

Takata will be working with vehicle manufacturers to determine into which vehicles the affected inflators were installed either as original or replacement equipment during service. As this work progresses, numerous vehicle recalls will likely be announced by the impacted vehicle manufacturers. Takata notified the OEMs on May 16, 2016. NHTSA will supply this information as soon as possible. Note: Vehicles registered outside of these states may be covered by recalls 16E-042 or 16E-044.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TAKATA. Model: PSPI-6 AIR BAG INFLATOR.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)