In the event of an inflator rupture, metal fragments could pass. This recall campaign involves the takata psdi5, or sdi driver side, and pspi2 or spi passengerside inflators. If the inflator housing ruptures in a crash, metal shards from the airbag can be sprayed. Takata airbag inflator ruptures on november 8, 2014, nhtsa called for a national recall on all vehicles containing driverside takata airbags with defective inflators. As was the case with the original airbag inflator, the risk with the replacement part is that the chemical propellants designed to blow up the airbag can degrade, break the inflator housing, and. On january 25, 2016 takata filed a defect information report with nhtsa announcing a potential defect in some of the subj ect inflators. An inflator rupture could result in metal fragments striking and potentially. Takata and nhtsa officials today made statements before the u. Each clockspring driver airbag pigtail wire has a plastic retainer that must be pushed onto 1 of the 4 inflator mounting studs on the back of the airbag housing to be certain that the wires are not pinched between the driver airbag and the horn switch or the steering wheel armature. Is the driver airbag inflator housing the entire center. In the event of an inflator rupture, metal fragments could pass through the air bag material, which may result in injury or death to vehicle occupants. Global automotive airbag inflators market by vehicle type.
Affected nissan customers may call 8008677669 and infiniti. As shown in figure 1 below, inflators are commonly housed in the steering wheel on the drivers side of a vehicle and, depending on the vehicle type, in various. Us6435540b1 gas inflator for an airbag for reducing. Safety recall 20ta01 airbag may not deploy properly or. A driver airbag module 20 comprising a cover 22, a housing 40 matably configured with cover 22, a pyrotechnic inflator 60 having a flange 70, and airbag fitted within the space between housing 40, 40a and cover 22, the airbag inflating with gas provided by the inflator 60, wherein the heat shield 80 is positioned between the lower surface 42 of housing 40, 40a and an. Driver airbag inflator 20082010 lc dodge challenger the driver airbag inflator housing on about 88,000 of the above vehicles may rupture, due to excessive internal pressure, during normal airbag deployment events. A driver side inflator rupture during deployment could result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, possibly causing serious injury or death. Dealers are to replace the driver side frontal air bag inflator with a new and permanent remedy inflator.
In the subject vehicles, continued exposure to high levels of absolute humidity may cause the drivers front air bag inflator housing to rupture and deploy abnormally in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the drivers side frontal air bag. In the subject vehicles, continued exposure to high levels of absolute humidity may cause the drivers front air bag inflator housing to rupture and deploy abnormally in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the drivers frontal air bag. Driver airbag inflator 2010 dc dodge ram 3500 cab chassis 2009 hb dodge durango 2009 hg chrysler aspen the driver airbag inflator housing on about 12,900 of the above vehicles may rupture, due to excessive internal pressure, during normal airbag deployment events. The driver was injured by the ruptured airbag inflator and died in a. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver side frontal airbag the front driver side air bag inflator housing may rupture and deploy the airbag abnormally. This condition is more likely to occur if the vehicle has been exposed to. This condition is more likely to occur if the vehicle has been exposed to high levels of absolute humidity for extended periods of time. It needs a replacement apparently, as the current one is liable to send shards of metal into the cockpit if it deploys. The driver airbag dab housing part is often produced with pa6gf40 material. The condition is more likely to occur if the vehicle has. Is this recall comparable to similar recalls being conducted. Faqs takata airbag recall is this recall comparable to similar recalls being conducted by other manufacturers. Gov website, in the subject vehicles, continued exposure to high levels of absolute humidity may cause the driver airbag inflator housing to rupture if the vehicle is involved in a crash where the supplemental front airbags are designed to deploy. Jul 25, 2016 had my driver s side airbag inflator replaced this morning at my local dealer, 40 minutes in and out with no issues.
Mar 08, 2016 the excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator housing to rupture with metal fragments, which may increase the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants. This condition is more likely to occur if your vehicle has been exposed to high levels of. Mar 14, 2019 as was the case with the original airbag inflator, the risk with the replacement part is that the chemical propellants designed to blow up the airbag can degrade, break the inflator housing, and. If the air bag caused the death, it would be the 19th death worldwide and. The driv er airbag inflator housing in your vehicle may rupture, due to excessive internal pressure, during normal airbag deployment events. This could result in abnormal deployment of the airbag or the chance of an inflator rupture. The driver airbag module is incorporated into the steering wheel.
Honda recall faulty replacement airbags consumer reports. The unidentified driver was in a 2002 honda accord when the crash happened and the drivers air bag inflator ruptured. Guidelines for safe handling of airbags and pyrotechnic. Pull the driver airbag 2 away from the steering wheel far enough to access the electrical connections 1 at the back of the airbag housing. Driver airbag inflator housing recall r25 chrysler 300c.
Mercedesbenz takata driver airbag recall 7 faqs takata airbag recall what is the expected impact or risks related to this issue. Jun 22, 2015 is the driver airbag inflator housing the entire center part of the steering wheel. Chrysler 300 front driver side air bag inflator problems. Mercedesbenz takata driver airbag recall 1 takata airbag inflator recall certain sprinter vehicles are equi pped with driver side front airb ags provided by the supplier tk holdings inc. Safety recall 15s21 driver airbag inflator or driver airbag. According to the australian government, if a faulty takata airbag needs to be deployed in the event of an accident, the airbag can go off with too much explosive force, rupturing the airbag inflator housing, causing sharp metal fragments to shoot out and kill or seriously injure people in the vehicle. Nov 19, 2016 the driver airbag inflator housing on about 4,060,000 of the above vehicles may rupture, due to excessive internal pressure, during normal airbag deployment events. Curious about replacing airbag inflator maintenance. A gas inflator is movably supported in a spacer pot andor in a protective sleeve of an airbag housing, and functions as a vibration damper weight. Nissan dealers will replace the front driver airbag inflators or module kits when the takata airbag recall begins may 25, 2020. Owners may contact audi customer service at 18002532834. If a bad airbag is involved in a crash, the ammonium nitrate can cause a stronger explosion than expected and may cause the airbag inflator housing to rupture or explode, sending pieces of metal flying through the airbag and into the driver or passenger areas.
For millions of vehicles in the recall but not under a stopdriving order. Global automotive airbag inflators market by vehicle type, by. The complete system of the airbag is consisting of inflator, an airbag cushion, a cover and a housing with attachment points on the steering wheel. Driver airbag modules, located in the center of the steering wheel. Subject the driver andor passenger airbag inflator housing on about 368,000 of the above vehicles may rupture, due to excessive internal pressure, during normal airbag deployment events. In addition to improper inflation, corrosion on the inflator housing can cause the housing to project shrapnel into the vehicles occupants. In certain vehicles, continued exposure to areas with high levels of absolute humidity may cause the front passenger side air bag inflator housing to rupture and deploy abnormally in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger side frontal airbag. An annular spring element made of polymer material that is impermeable to gas is joined to the gas inflators outer wall and to a supporting plate.
A vacant vibration space is formed for the vibration damper weight between the gas inflator and the. Honda and nhtsa announce that a driver of a 2002 honda civic was in a crash in buckeye, ariz. Audi australia takata psan faqs takata driver airbag. In the event of an inflator rupture, metal fragments could pass through the airbag cushion material possibly causing injury or fatality to vehicle.
Warning do not pull on the clockspring pigtail wires or pry on the connector insulator to disengage the connector from the driver airbag inflator connector receptacle. This condition is more likely to occur if your vehicle has been exposed to high levels of absolute humidity for extended periods of time. Safety recall 69ae driver front airbag inflator 1998. For the affected takata inflators only, in a crash in which an air bag deployment is necessary, the air bag inflator housing may rupture. If an abnormal deployment or inflator rupture occurs, this could increase the. The inflator is a device contained within the airbag assembly. The takata airbag safety recall is in place because takata did not use a drying agent with the propellant which causes the propellant and the inflator housing to improperly inflate. This condition is more likely to occur if your vehicle has been exposed to high levels of absolute humidity for. A driverside inflator rupture during deployment could result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, possibly causing serious injury or death. An inflator rupture could result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. For vehicles fitted with a frontal takata airbag more than 6 years old, the australian government has stated that there is a risk of injury or death in the event that the airbag inflator housing ruptures when the vehicle is involved in a collision. An airbag inflator is a metal canister, often made of steel, which holds inside an explosive chemical propellant. Airbag safety recall ricks free auto repair advice ricks. May 14, 2015 certain acura vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a drivers airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could.
May 07, 2016 the front driver side airbag inflator housing may rupture and deploy abnormally in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver side frontal airbag. Vw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator when the parts become available, free of charge. The driversside airbag inflator housing may rupture due to excessive internal pressure during normal airbag deployment. The driver airbag inflator housing on about 12,900 of the above vehicles may rupture, due to excessive internal pressure, during normal airbag deployment events. The passenger airbag inflator housing in your vehicle may rupture, due to excessive internal pressure, during normal airbag deployment events. Certain acura vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a drivers airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could. Recall information hanover, ma mercedesbenz of hanover. Driver frontal air bag inflator may explode 20152017. Excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture break apart and deploy abnormally. Safety recall r25 nhtsa 15v3 driver airbag inflator. In the event of an inflator rupture, metal fragments could pass through the air bag material. The australian government has concluded that under certain conditions there is a risk of death or serious injury. Use of windform in the manufacturing of driver airbag dab.
Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of chrysler 300 based on all problems reported for the 300. In a crash where the air bag system deploys, the air bag inflator housing may rupture. The front driver side airbag inflator housing may rupture and deploy abnormally in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver side frontal airbag. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic. Do not pull on the clockspring pigtail wires or pry on the connector insulator to disengage the connector from the driver airbag inflator connector receptacle. Takata airbag inflator ruptures center for autosafety. Under certain circumstances during a crash that necessitates frontal airbag deployment, the defect in the driverside airbag inflator housing may cause the inflator to rupture. Is the driver airbag inflator housing the entire center part of the steering wheel.
Nissan recalls vehicles to replace takata airbag inflators. The driver airbag inflator housing on about 4,060,000 of the above vehicles may rupture, due to excessive internal pressure, during normal airbag deployment events. This condition only applies to the driver andor front passenger airbag inflator. Pull the driver airbag 1 away from the steering wheel far enough to access the electrical connections 3 on the back of the airbag housing. In the event of an inflator rupture, metal fragments could pass through the air bag. An annular spring element made of polymer material that is impermeable to gas is joined to the gas inflator s outer wall and to a supporting plate. Inflator integrated in a driver airbag module without airbag cushion. According to information provided by takata, the airbag may not deploy properly. This defect, also affecting millions of passengerside airbag inflators as well, is known to have been the cause of at least seven deaths and an untold number injuries in vehicles made. If it is a sever collision, the second valve will open at a later time which puts more gas into the airbag. Front driver side air bag inflator problems of the 2014 ford. I received a recall notice this morning about the driver s airbag inflator housing on the 20052010 models. And, btw, here is a link to the instructions on how to replace a ford inflator.
The complete system of the airbag is consisting of inflator, an airbag cushion. Jul 27, 2017 the unidentified driver was in a 2002 honda accord when the crash happened and the drivers air bag inflator ruptured. Jun 01, 2017 if it is a sever collision, the second valve will open at a later time which puts more gas into the airbag. Bankrupt air bag maker takata is recalling about 1. With nearly 70 years of design expertise in inflator technology, arc automotive is committed to providing customers innovative, high quality products. In the event of an airbag deployment, the defective steel may cause the inflator to improperly.
May 10, 2016 in certain vehicles, continued exposure to areas with high levels of absolute humidity may cause the front passenger side air bag inflator housing to rupture and deploy abnormally in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger side frontal airbag. The housing for the driverside airbag inflator may have been made with defective steel. Chrysler 300 owners have reported 32 problems related to front driver side air bag inflator under the air bag category. I received a recall notice this morning about the drivers airbag inflator housing on the 20052010 models. Airbag module with heat shield key safety systems inc. Bmw recalls various vehicles with airbag inflator issue. Had my drivers side airbag inflator replaced this morning at my local dealer, 40 minutes in and out with no issues. Zf trw produces a variety of airbag systems that help improve occupant protection. May 15, 2016 in the subject vehicles, continued exposure to high levels of absolute humidity may cause the drivers front air bag inflator housing to rupture and deploy abnormally in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the drivers frontal air bag. Curious about replacing airbag inflator maintenancerepairs. Takata air bag inflator ruptures in florida crash that killed. The airbag cushion that is connected to the housing part is located within the space of the housing and the cover. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Apr 02, 2020 nissan dealers will replace the front driver airbag inflators or module kits when the takata airbag recall begins may 25, 2020.
Mar 19, 2020 the takata airbag safety recall is in place because takata did not use a drying agent with the propellant which causes the propellant and the inflator housing to improperly inflate. Mercedesbenz takata driver airbag recall 1 takata airbag inflator recall certain sprinter vehicles are equi pped with driverside front airb ags provided by the supplier tk holdings inc. Front driver side air bag inflator problems of the 2014. An inflator rupture could also result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Use of windform in the manufacturing of driver airbag dab housing. In the event of an airbag deployment, the defective steel may cause the. With nearly 70 years of design expertise in inflator technology, arc automotive is committed to providing customers innovative, high quality products and services.
Driver airbag inflator housing recall r25 chrysler. Takata air bag inflator ruptures in florida crash that. An inflator rupture could result in metal fragments striking the driver or other vehicle. The independent monitor of takata the state of the takata. The housing for the driver side airbag inflator may have been made with defective steel.
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