December 23, 2015

NHTSA announces that the pace of recall completion is accelerating rapidly for vehicles with defective Takata air bags. In the 2-week period ending December 4, just over 950,000 vehicles were repaired. To help oversee future progress, NHTSA selects John D. Buretta, a partner at the law firm Cravath, Swaine & Moore to serve as the Takata monitor. Mr. Buretta will be responsible for assisting the agency in providing important oversight of both the Coordinated Remedy Program and of Takata’s compliance with consent orders.

"NHTSA has selected John D. Buretta, partner of the law firm Cravath, Swaine & Moore and former Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Department of Justice Criminal Division, to serve as independent monitor in the Takata recalls. Mr. Buretta was selected from a group of outstanding applicants, and he and his team bring tremendous experience in complex corporate investigations. They will play a significant role in helping oversee Takata’s compliance with its obligations under NHTSA enforcement orders, and in implementing the Coordinated Remedy Program to accelerate and prioritize the largest, most complex consumer safety effort in U.S. history." – Mark Rosekind, NHTSA Administrator

The news comes as three automakers revise and expand their Takata passenger inflator recalls to include additional vehicle model years, or additional vehicles and/or inflators from model years affected by existing recalls (for driver-side air bag recalls). The expansions are the result of recent Takata ballistic testing data. Consumers are urged to check their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) for open recalls and to contact their local dealer to schedule repairs.

Sadly, the agency also announces the eighth U.S. fatality caused by the explosion of a Takata air bag inflator, and the ninth worldwide. Although yet to be confirmed by the manufacturer, the incident involved a model year 2001 vehicle that spent most of it service life in the high absolute humidity (HAH) region and had been under recall for many years. The fatality was the result of a driver air bag explosion, as has been the case for all known fatalities to date.

Vehicles affected by revised passenger recalls:

2005–2008 Mazda Mazda6

2002–2004 Honda CR-V

2005–2008 Subaru Legacy and Outback

November 16, 2015

NHTSA Seeks Applicants for Takata Monitorship

NHTSA publicly invites applications from qualified persons to serve as the independent monitor (the "Monitor") under the terms of the November 3, 2015, Consent Order between NHTSA and TK Holdings Inc. and the terms of the November 3, 2015, Coordinated Remedy Order issued by NHTSA. The duties and responsibilities of the Monitor are set forth in the Consent Order and Coordinated Remedy Order. To be considered for the position, applicants must submit all required documentation no later than November 30, 2015.

November 3, 2015

To protect the American public from certain defective air bag inflators supplied by Takata, NHTSA issues the Coordinated Remedy Order, requiring all 12 vehicle manufacturers affected (at that time) to accelerate recall repairs and prioritize vehicles to reduce the risk of explosion. Completion deadlines for fixing the 19 million vehicles under recall will begin in 2017 and end in 2019. Under a NHTSA Consent Order, Takata agrees to Federal oversight for the next 5 years, to phase out the use of the propellant (phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate, or PSAN) believed to be related to the air bag inflator explosions, and to pay record civil penalties up to $200 million. NHTSA also holds a press conference to enhance public awareness of the Takata air bag inflator recalls. Additional information and a video of the announcement is available here.

October 30, 2015

Based on the latest information from vehicle manufacturers, NHTSA updates the list of vehicles (by model year, make and model) affected by the Takata air bag recalls. Consumers can use their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in NHTSA’s VIN Look-up Tool to see if their vehicle is one of the approximately 19 million vehicles from 12 auto manufacturers involved in the recall as of this date. See the Takata Recalls FAQs for the most current information on the number of vehicles affected.

October 23, 2015

Public Information Meeting: The Coordinated Remedy Proceeding on Recalled Takata Inflators

On Thursday, October 22, 2015, NHTSA holds a public information meeting on the Takata air bag inflator recalls and the Coordinated Remedy Program Proceeding. During the meeting, NHTSA Administrator Mark Rosekind and representatives from NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Division update the public on the safety risks associated with certain Takata air bag inflators, steps the Federal government and the auto industry are taking to address those risks, challenges to repairing vehicles quickly, and measures the public can take to protect themselves. Administrator Rosekind makes clear that NHTSA’s goal is a safe air bag in every vehicle in the United States, and urges everyone to use NHTSA’s VIN Look-up Tool to determine if their vehicle is included in the Takata air bag inflator recalls or any other safety recall. Further, NHTSA continues to consider steps that could accelerate repairs and ensure that the inflators that present the greatest safety risk get replaced first. A decision on next steps is planned to be announced later next month. A video of the meeting, as well as the presentations given and additional information at the links below:

October 19, 2015

Public Information Meeting: The Coordinated Remedy Proceeding on Recalled Takata Inflators

NHTSA reminds interested persons that a public information meeting on Takata air bag inflator recalls and the Coordinated Remedy Program Proceeding will take place Thursday, October 22, 2015, at 10 a.m. EST. During the meeting, NHTSA Administrator Mark Rosekind and representatives from NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Division will update the public on the safety risks associated with certain Takata air bag inflators, steps the Federal government and the auto industry are taking to address those risks, and measures the public can take to protect themselves. Event material, including a video of the webcast, videos from the presentation, the meeting agenda, and FAQs about the recalled inflators, are available here:

September 16, 2015

NHTSA updates the list of vehicles (by model year, make and model) affected by the Takata air bag recalls based on information provided by the affected vehicle manufacturers. Consumers can also use their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in NHTSA’s VIN Look-up Tool to see if their vehicle is one of the approximately 19 million vehicles from 12 auto manufacturers involved in the recall as of this date. See the Takata Recalls FAQs for the most current information on the number of vehicles affected.

September 10, 2015

NHTSA Issues Notice of Public Information Meeting on Takata Recall Proceedings

NHTSA announces that it will hold a public information meeting on Thursday, October 22, 2015, regarding the coordinated remedy program proceedings and Takata air bag recalls. The meeting will cover possible actions that could aid in prioritizing, organizing, and phasing the multiple recalls to remedy defective Takata air bag inflators. Full details of the meeting are available here.

"Millions of Americans are affected by Takata-related recalls, and this meeting will be an opportunity to provide the information we’ve gathered since launching the coordinated remedy proceeding in May. Helping the public understand the risks involved, what NHTSA and the auto industry are doing to address them, and how affected vehicle owners can take action to protect themselves and their families is an essential element in removing defective air bags from our roads and upholding public safety." - Mark Rosekind, NHTSA Administrator

September 1, 2015

NHTSA continues to study the possible establishment of a Coordinated Remedy Program to address defective Takata air bag inflators and ensure that all affected vehicles have safe air bags as quickly as possible. NHTSA has consulted with all 12 currently affected vehicle manufacturers, other vehicle manufacturers with suspect Takata air bag inflator parts in their vehicles, as well as numerous air bag suppliers, to gather information on inflator supply, risk factors, and the biggest obstacles to replacing defective inflators. NHTSA intends to hold an event in the fall to allow public discussion of these efforts, and may issue a Coordinated Remedy Program plan that would ensure that the greatest safety risks are addressed first and that every defective inflator is replaced with a safe one as soon as possible. NHTSA’s current estimate of the number of defective inflators installed in U.S. vehicles is approximately 23.4 million, somewhat lower than earlier estimates of more than 30 million. This revised estimate is based on the most recent and accurate information provided by the affected automakers, and includes approximately 4 million vehicles that have already been repaired. Approximately 4 million vehicles have defective inflators in both driver- and passenger-side air bags.

NHTSA announces that it has also completed its own initial testing of Takata inflators, designed as a check on the validity of test results from Takata and other sources. Preliminary results are broadly consistent with data from Takata, including Takata’s findings on the risk associated with vehicles from high-humidity geographic areas.

NHTSA further announces that it is investigating the recent explosion of a Takata-made seat-mounted side air bag, as well as failures of side air bag inflators in testing. NHTSA is assessing information on this issue and will take whatever actions are necessary to protect public safety. NHTSA is continuing its investigation into possible violations of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act involving defective Takata inflators. Investigating potential violations of law, and holding manufacturers accountable for such violations, is an essential tool in NHTSA’s mission to protect American consumers from defective products. If NHTSA determines there are violations of the Safety Act, the agency will use its enforcement tools to ensure accountability.

August 11, 2015

As required under the May 18 Consent Order, Takata provides NHTSA with proposed plans for testing and reporting on the safety of the defect remedy and service life of parts, and for maximizing recall completion rates.

July 13, 2015

Takata Air Bag Recall FAQs Now Available in Spanish.

In an effort to increase awareness about the Takata air bag recalls process, NHTSA makes its Takata Frequently Asked Questions available in Spanish.

July 10, 2015

Additional Fiat Chrysler Vehicles Affected by Takata Recall Expansion

NHTSA receives a list from Fiat Chrysler containing an additional 88,346 vehicles with defective driver-side Takata air bag inflators. NHTSA urges consumers to follow up with the manufacturer to get interim guidance if their vehicle is affected by this recall since Fiat Chrysler was not immediately able to provide the Vehicle Identification Number information for the vehicles. In May, NHTSA had received a list of vehicles from Fiat Chrysler that are affected by the recent expansion of the Takata air bag recalls. Two recall reports (Recall 15V-313 for driver-side air bags and Recall 15V-312 for passenger-side air bags) were issued.

Recall 15V-444 for defective front driver-side air bag inflators includes 2008-2010 model years Dodge Challenger

June 25, 2015

Mazda Vehicles with Driver-side Air Bags Affected by Recall Expansion

On June 4, 2015, NHTSA receives from Mazda a list of vehicles affected by the recent expansion of the Takata air bag recalls. Mazda recalls those vehicles so an interim air bag inflator can be installed as a temporary measure. On June 17, 2015, NHTSA receives a finalized recall report (Recall 15V-382) which covers the same vehicles for the final remedy, when it becomes available. Owners should have the interim remedy performed on their vehicle as soon as possible. The vehicle identification numbers (VINs) included in these recalls are available on NHTSA’s VIN Look-up Tool or the manufacturer’s VIN look-up page. If your vehicle is affected by this recall, follow up with the manufacturer to get interim guidance.

Recall 15V-382 for defective front driver-side air bag inflators includes:

2003-2008 model years Mazda 6

2004-2008 model years Mazda RX-8

2006-2007 model years Mazdaspeed 6

June 22, 2015

NHTSA Releases List of All Makes and Models Affected by Takata Air Bag Recalls

NHTSA releases the full list of vehicles (by model year, make and model) affected by the Takata air bag recalls. Consumers can also use their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in NHTSA’s VIN Look-Up tool to see if their vehicle is one of the estimated 32 million vehicles from 12 auto manufacturers involved in the recall as of this date. See the Takata Recalls FAQs for the most current information on the number of vehicles affected.

June 17, 2015

All VINs of affected vehicles currently under recall are now searchable using NHTSA’s Look-up Tool

Consumers can use their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in NHTSA’s VIN Look-up Tool to see if their vehicle is one of the more than 32 million vehicles from 12 auto manufacturers involved in the recall as of this date. (See the Takata Recalls FAQs for the most current information on the number of vehicles affected.) "As this recall progresses, NHTSA will organize and prioritize the replacement of the defective air bag inflators to ensure that defective inflators are replaced with safe ones as quickly as possible," said NHTSA Administrator Mark Rosekind. Read the news release page.

Toyota Expands List of Vehicles Affected by Recall Expansion

NHTSA highlights receipt of two updated lists from Toyota for vehicles that are affected by the recent Takata air bag recalls expansion.

On May 13, 2015, Toyota notified NHTSA that it is recalling certain model year 2004 Sequoia vehicles manufactured August 18, 2003, to August 19, 2004, and 2003–2004 Tundra vehicles manufactured March 18, 2003, to August 25, 2004. On June 16, 2015, Toyota expanded Recall 15V-285 to include an additional 1,270,468 vehicles. The vehicle identification numbers (VINs) included in these recalls are available on NHTSA’s VIN Look-up Tool or the manufacturer’s VIN look-up page. If your vehicle is affected by this recall, follow up with the manufacturer to get interim guidance.

Recall 15V-285 for defective front passenger-side air bag inflators includes:

2004 model year Sequoia (manufactured August 18, 2003, to August 19, 2004)

2003–2004 model years Tundra (manufactured March 18, 2003, to August 25, 2004)

2002–2003 model years Sequoia

2005–2007 model years Sequoia

2005–2006 model years Tundra

2003–2007 model years Corolla

2003–2007 model years Corolla Matrix

2003–2007 model years Pontiac Vibe

2002–2007 model years Lexus SC vehicles

On May 13, 2015, Toyota notifies NHTSA that it is recalling certain model year 2005–2007 Lexus SC, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sequoia, and Pontiac Vibe, and 2005–2006 Toyota Tundra vehicles that were originally sold, or ever registered, in Florida, along the Gulf Coast, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Saipan and American Samoa (i.e., high absolute humidity States). On June 16, 2015, Toyota expands Recall 15V-286 to include an additional 769,055 vehicles. The vehicle identification numbers (VINs) included in these recalls are available on NHTSA’s VIN Look-up Tool or the manufacturer’s VIN look-up page. If your vehicle is affected by this recall, follow up with the manufacturer to get interim guidance.

Recall 15V-286 for defective front passenger-side air bag inflators includes:

2002–2004 model years Lexus SC

2002–2004 model years Sequoia

2003–2004 model years Corolla Matrix

2003–2004 model years Corolla

2003–2004 model years Pontiac Vibe

2003–2004 model years Tundra

Vehicles covered by the May 13, 2015, notification in parts of Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas that were not previously included.

June 15, 2015

Honda Vehicles with Passenger-side Air Bags Affected by Recall Expansion

NHTSA receives from Honda its list of vehicles affected by the recent expansion of the Takata air bag inflator recalls. The vehicle identification numbers (VINs) included in these recalls are not immediately available on NHTSA’s VIN Look-up Tool or the manufacturer’s website, but NHTSA will continue to provide updates as this information becomes available. If your vehicle is affected by this recall, follow up with the manufacturer to get interim guidance.

Recall 15V-370 for defective front passenger-side air bag inflators includes:

2003–2007 model years Honda Accord L4

2001–2005 model years Honda Civic

June 12, 2015

Daimler Vans USA (DVUSA) Vehicles with Passenger-side Air Bags Affected by Recall Expansion

NHTSA highlights receiving from DVUSA the list of its vehicles affected by the recent expansion of the Takata air bag inflator recalls. The vehicle identification numbers (VINs) included in these recalls are not immediately available on NHTSA’s VIN Look-up Tool or the manufacturer’s website, but NHTSA will continue to provide updates as this information becomes available. If your vehicle is affected by this recall, follow up with the manufacturer to get interim guidance.

Recall 15V-354 for defective frontal passenger-side air bag inflators includes:

2007–2008 model years Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500

2006–2008 model years Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500

June 10, 2015

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) Vehicles with Driver-side Air Bags Affected by Recall Expansion

NHTSA highlights receiving from DTNA its list of vehicles affected by the recent expansion of the Takata air bag inflator recalls. Because these vehicles are not considered light passenger vehicles, the vehicle identification numbers (VINs) included in this recall will not be available on NHTSA’s VIN Look-up Tool or the manufacturer’s website. If your vehicle is affected by this recall, follow up with the manufacturer to get interim guidance.

Recall 15V-361 for defective front driver-side air bag inflators includes:

2008–2009 model years Sterling Bullet 4500/5500 Chassis Cab (Sterling-Badged Dodge Ram)

June 5, 2015

NHTSA Issues Coordinated Remedy Notice

As part of its ongoing effort to provide national-level leadership, NHTSA announces the opening of proceedings to facilitate the prioritization, organization, and phasing of the replacement of defective air bag inflators to ensure that defective inflators are replaced with safe ones as quickly as possible, addressing the highest risk vehicles first. Information on NHTSA’s potential actions, background on the situation, and issues the agency is considering regarding the proceedings can be found in the Federal Register notice and in the public docket NHTSA-2015-0055.

June 4, 2015

Mazda Vehicles Affected by Recall Expansion (Driver- and Passenger-sides affected in certain models)

NHTSA highlights receiving from Mazda its list of vehicles affected by the recent expansion of the Takata air bag inflator recalls. The vehicle identification numbers (VINs) included in these recalls are not immediately available on NHTSA’s VIN Look-up Tool or the manufacturer’s website, but NHTSA will continue to provide updates as this information becomes available. If your vehicle is affected by this recall, follow up with the manufacturer to get interim guidance.

Recall 15V-346 for defective front passenger-side air bag inflators includes:

2004–2006 model years Mazda B-Series Pickup

Recall 15V-345 for defective front driver-side air bag inflators includes:

2003–2008 model years Mazda 6

2004–2008 model years Mazda RX-8

2006–2007 model years Mazdaspeed 6

June 3, 2015

Honda Vehicles Affected by Recall Expansion

NHTSA highlights receiving from Honda its list of vehicles affected by the recent expansion of the Takata air bag inflator recalls. The vehicle identification numbers (VINs) included in these recalls are not immediately available on NHTSA’s VIN Look-up Tool or the manufacturer’s website, but NHTSA will continue to provide updates as this information becomes available. If your vehicle is affected by this recall, follow up with the manufacturer to get interim guidance.

Recall 15V-320 for defective front driver-side air bag inflators includes:

2001–2007 model years Honda Accord

2001–2005 model years Honda Civic

2002–2006 model years Honda CR-V

2003–2011 model years Honda Element

2002–2004 model years Honda Odyssey

2003–2008 model years Honda Pilot

2006 model year Honda Ridgeline

2003 model year Acura CL

2003–2006 model years Acura MDX

2002–2003 model years Acura TL

June 1

Ford Vehicles with Driver-side Air Bags Affected by Recall Expansion

NHTSA highlights receiving from Ford its list of vehicles affected by the recent expansion of the Takata air bag inflator recalls. The list of vehicles affected by the passenger-side air bag recalls was previously posted. The vehicle identification numbers (VINs) included in these recalls are not immediately available on NHTSA’s VIN Look-up Tool or the manufacturer’s website, but NHTSA will continue to provide updates as this information becomes available. If your vehicle is affected by this recall, follow up with the manufacturer to get interim guidance.

Recall 15V-319 for defective front driver-side air bag inflators includes:

2005–2014 model years Ford Mustang

2005–2006 model years Ford GT

May 29, 2015

GM Vehicles Affected by Recall Expansion

NHTSA highlights receiving from GM its list of vehicles affected by the recent expansion of the Takata air bag inflator recalls. The vehicle identification numbers (VINs) included in these recalls are not immediately available on NHTSA’s VIN Look-up Tool or the manufacturer’s website, but NHTSA will continue to provide updates as this information becomes available. If your vehicle is affected by this recall, follow up with the manufacturer to get interim guidance.

Recall 15V-324 for defective front passenger-side air bag inflators includes:

2007–2008 model years Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500

2007–2008 model years GMC Sierra 2500/3500

Subaru Vehicles Affected by Recall Expansion

NHTSA highlights receiving from Subaru its list of vehicles affected by the recent expansion of the Takata air bag recalls. The vehicle identification numbers (VINs) included in these recalls are not immediately available on NHTSA’s VIN Look-up Tool or the manufacturer’s website, but NHTSA will continue to provide updates as this information becomes available. If your vehicle is affected by this recall, follow up with the manufacturer to get interim guidance.

Recall 15V-323 for defective front passenger air bag inflators includes:

2004–2005 model years Subaru Impreza Sedan/Station Wagon

2005 model year Saab 9-2x

May 28, 2015

Mitsubishi Vehicles Affected by Recall Expansion

NHTSA highlights receiving from Mitsubishi its list of vehicles affected by the recent expansion of the Takata air bag inflator recalls. The vehicle identification numbers (VINs) included in these recalls are not immediately available on NHTSA’s VIN Look-up Tool or the manufacturer’s website, but NHTSA will continue to provide updates as this information becomes available. If your vehicle is affected by this recall, follow up with the manufacturer to get interim guidance.

Recall 15V-321 for defective front passenger-side air bag inflators includes:

2004–2006 model years Mitsubishi Lancer/Lancer Evolution

2004 model year Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback

Ford Vehicles with Passenger-side Air Bags Affected by Recall Expansion

NHTSA highlights receiving from Ford its list of vehicles affected by the recent expansion of the Takata passenger air bag inflator recalls. The list of vehicles affected by the driver-side air bag recalls will be posted separately. The vehicle identification numbers (VINs) included in these recalls are not immediately available on NHTSA’s VIN Look-up Tool or the manufacturer’s website, but NHTSA will continue to provide updates as this information becomes available. If your vehicle is affected by this recall, follow up with the manufacturer to get interim guidance.

Recall 15V-322 for defective front passenger-side air bag inflators includes:

2004–2006 model years Ford Ranger

No Expansion of Takata Recalls for Nissan

NHTSA receives notification from Nissan that while it has issued previous recalls related to defective Takata air bag inflators, none of its vehicles are affected by the recall expansion issued by Takata last week. Nissan owners can check if their vehicle is affected by a previous recall by using NHTSA’s VIN Look-up Tool and Nissan’s Recall Lookup site.

BMW Vehicles Affected by Recall Expansion

NHTSA highlights receiving from BMW its list of vehicles affected by the recent expansion of the Takata air bag inflator recalls. The vehicle identification numbers (VINs) included in these recalls are not immediately available on NHTSA’s VIN Look-up Tool or the manufacturer’s website, but NHTSA will continue to provide updates as this information becomes available. If your vehicle is affected by this recall, follow up with the manufacturer to get interim guidance.

Recall 15V-318 for defective front driver-side air bag inflators includes:

2002–2005 model years BMW 325i/325xi/330i/330xi Sedan

2002–2005 model years BMW 325xi/325i Sports Wagon

2002–2006 model years BMW 330Ci/325Ci/M3 Convertible

2002–2006 model years BMW 325i/330i/M3 Coupe

2002–2003 model years BMW M5/540i/525i/530i Sedan

2002–2003 model years BMW 540i/525i Sports Wagon

2003–2004 model years BMW X5 3.0i/4.4i Sports Activity Vehicle

Fiat Chrysler Vehicles Affected by Takata Recall Expansion

NHTSA highlights receiving from Fiat Chrysler its list of vehicles affected by the recent expansion of the Takata air bag inflator recalls. The vehicle identification numbers (VINs) included in these recalls are not immediately available on NHTSA’s VIN Look-up Tool or the manufacturer’s website, but NHTSA will continue to provide updates as this information becomes available. If your vehicle is affected by this recall, follow up with the manufacturer to get interim guidance.

Recall 15V-313 for defective front driver-side air bag inflators includes:

2005–2009 model years Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup

2004–2008 model years Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup

2006–2009 model years Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup

2007–2009 model years Dodge Ram 3500 Cab Chassis

2008–2010 model years Dodge Ram 4500/5500 Cab Chassis

2008–2009 model years Sterling 4500/5500 Cab Chassis

2004–2008 model years Dodge Durango

2007–2008 model years Chrysler Aspen

2005–2010 model years Chrysler 300/300C/SRT8

2005–2010 model years Dodge Charger/Magnum

2005–2011 model years Dodge Dakota

2006–2010 model years Mitsubishi Raider

Recall 15V-312 for defective front passenger-side air bag inflators includes:

2003 model year Dodge Ram 1500/2500/3500

May 27, 2015

DOT Press Conference Video Now Available

The video and transcript are now available from the May 19, 2015, press conference in which U.S. DOT Secretary Anthony Foxx and NHTSA Administrator Mark Rosekind announced the expansion of the Takata air bag recalls.

May 26, 2015

Frequently Asked Questions on Takata Recalls

NHTSA understands that consumers want to know what to do and what to expect if their car is affected by the Takata air bag recalls. NHTSA has compiled answers to many frequently asked questions regarding the recalls, and the agency will continue to update this site as more information and details become available.

May 22, 2015

NHTSA Issues Notice of Intent

On May 22, 2015, NHTSA publishes a notice of intent in the Federal Register to start a formal process to coordinate and accelerate the repair of millions of vehicles that have defective Takata air bags. Publishing the notice is the first step in a process designed to ensure that every vehicle in America has safe air bags as quickly as possible. You can find the official online publication on the Federal Register website.

May 19, 2015

U.S. DOT Announces National Recall of Takata Air Bags

At the insistence of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Takata determines that a defect exists in some of its air bag inflators. On May 18, Takata agreed to a national recall of certain types of frontal driver and passenger-side air bag inflators used in vehicles manufactured by BMW, Chrysler, Daimler Trucks, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru and Toyota. These inflators were made with a propellant that can break down over time and has led to explosions that have been blamed for six deaths worldwide as of this date. The propellant involved in these recalls is phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") that is non-desiccated (meaning it does not contain a chemical drying agent). The action expands the number of vehicles to be recalled for defective Takata PSAN inflators to an estimated 34 million. See the Takata Recalls FAQs for the most current information on the number of affected vehicles.

NHTSA will update this website to provide the American public with information on vehicles affected and other events in the Takata air bag inflator recalls.

When vehicle manufacturers identify which vehicles are affected by these, or any other, recalls consumers can use their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in NHTSA’s VIN Look-up tool to confirm whether the vehicle is under recall, or search by VIN on a specific vehicle-maker's site. NHTSA urges consumers to check their VIN twice a year in the VIN Look-up Tool since new recalls are announced all the time. If your vehicle is affected by the Takata air bag inflator recalls, follow up with the manufacturer to get interim guidance and get your vehicle fixed as soon as parts are available.