Takata Pspi-2 Air Bag Inflator — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Published January 2, 2018 · Recall initiated: January 2, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18E003000, published January 2, 2018. Recalling firm: Takata (TK Global, LLC); Takata Pspi-2 Air Bag Inflator — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module.
What's the hazard
Takata Corporation (Takata) has decided 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 explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to lower absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. This recall addresses model year 2009 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
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. The recall began on January 2, 2018. Vehicles registered outside of these states may be covered by recalls 18E-001 or 18E-002.
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Recall details
- Brand
- TAKATA
- Model
- PSPI-2 AIR BAG INFLATOR
- Manufacturer
- Takata (TK Global, LLC)
- Lot
- TAKATA PSPI-2 AIR BAG INFLATOR | TAKATA PSPI-6 AIR BAG INFLATOR | TAKATA SPI AIR BAG INFLATOR | TAKATA PSPI-1.1 AIR BAG INFLATOR | TAKATA PSPI AIR BAG INFLATOR | TAKATA PSPI-L AIR BAG INFLATOR
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Takata Pspi-2 Air Bag Inflator — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18E003000 on January 2, 2018. Reported hazard: Takata Corporation (Takata) has decided 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 explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to lower absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. This recall addresses model year 2009 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
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. The recall began on January 2, 2018. Vehicles registered outside of these states may be covered by recalls 18E-001 or 18E-002.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TAKATA. Model: PSPI-2 AIR BAG INFLATOR.