More than 1.7 million vehicles are being recalled to replace potentially deadly air bag inflators made by Takata.

This recall affects various models of Subaru, Tesla, BMW, Volkswagen, Daimler Vans, Mercedes and Ferrari.

Takata air bag inflators can potentially deploy hurling shrapnel into drivers and passengers, causing injury or death.

This year alone, about 10 million inflators are expected to be recalled.

Owners can check to see if their vehicles are being recalled by going to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's

and typing in your VIN number.

At least 23 people have died from the problem worldwide.