News: Takata air bag inflators massive recall (Update: models added 28 Sep 2018)

[Arcadia]

“The latest recalls cover frontal air bags in certain 2009, 2010 and 2013 vehicles made Honda, Toyota, Audi, BMW, Daimler Vans, Fiat Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Jaguar-Land Rover, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru and Tesla. Automakers will provide specific models in paperwork that will be filed later this month with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

 

Notices of the expanded recalls were posted Saturday on the agency's website.

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The latest recalls are part of the largest series of automotive recalls in U.S. history, with 19 automakers having to recall up to 69 million inflators in 42 million vehicles. The problem brought a criminal conviction and fine against Takata and forced the Japanese company into bankruptcy protection.

 

The recalls, which are being managed by NHTSA, are being phased in over the next three years. Older models and those in states with high humidity and temperatures are getting priority.

 

Many automakers have been slow to replace the potentially deadly inflators. A report by an independent monitor said that as of Sept. 15, 2017, automakers have recalled 43.1 million inflators. Of those, only 18.5 million, or 43 percent, have been replaced even though Takata recalls began in 2001.†https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2018/01/06/takata-airbag-recall/1010079001/

 

NHTSA Takata Air Bags recall page https://www.nhtsa.gov/recall-spotlight/takata-air-bags

 

Other news link

http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2018/01/06/takata-air-bag-recall/

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-01-06/takata-recalls-another-3-3-million-air-bags-under-u-s-order

Edited October 3, 2018 by Arcadia

[6packofun]

UGH!  Thank you so much for this info, because we are in the market for a vehicle and I wondered what ever happened with this airbag manufacturer and what models/years to watch for. 

[Arcadia]

UGH! Thank you so much for this info, because we are in the market for a vehicle and I wondered what ever happened with this airbag manufacturer and what models/years to watch for.

While not foolproof, NHTSA has a VIN checker online https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls

 

This list is posted today

“Here are the models posted Thursday

 

FORD: 327,796 vehicles including the 2013 Ford Mustang; 2010 Ford Edge, Fusion, Mustang and Ranger, Lincoln MKX and Zephyr, and Mercury Milan, 2009 Ford Edge, Fusion, Mustang and Ranger, Lincoln MKX and Zephyr, and Mercury Milan.

 

NISSAN: 52,614 vehicles including the 2009-2012 Versa Hatchback and 2011 Versa Sedan.

 

MERCEDES-BENZ: 132,167 vehicles including certain 2013 C250, C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C350, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, E550 Cabrio, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E550 Coupe, GLK350 4Matic, GLK250 Bluetec 4Matic, GLK350, SLS Coupe, SLS AMG GT Coupe, and SLS Roadster; certain 2010 C300, C300 4Matic, C63 AMG, E350 Coupe, E550 Coupe, GLK350, and GLK350 4Matic vehicles; certain 2009 C300, C300 4Matic, C63 AMG, and C350 vehicles.

 

FERRARI: 1,073 vehicles including certain 2013 California, 458 Italia, 458 Spider, FF, and F12 Berlinetta vehicles.

 

DAIMLER VANS: 17,413 vehicles including certain 2013 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles.

 

TOYOTA: 15,000 vehicles including certain Toyota Yaris cars from 2010 through 2012.

 

TESLA: 17,846 of the 2013 Model S.

 

BMW: 41,808 vehicles including the 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, 2009-2010 X5 xDrive35d vehicles and 2009-2013 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M; 2007-2010 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X5 xDrive35d, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M; 2007-2009 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xdrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X5 xDrive35d, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M.

 

FIAT CHRYSLER: 317,000 vehicles including 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota; certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger; certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles.

 

MAZDA: 70,918 vehicles including certain 2013 Mazda6 and CX-9s; 2009 and 2010 Mazda6, CX-7 and CX-9s.; certain 2009 and 2010 RX-8s; certain 2009 B-Series trucks. Mazda previously announced 159 2006 B-Series trucks.

 

SUBARU: 229,538 vehicles including certain 2009-2010 Tribeca, Impreza, Forester, WRX, Legacy, and Outbacks; 2009-2013 Legacy, Forester, Tribeca, WRX and Outbacks; 2009-2011 Imprezas.

 

JAGUAR-LAND ROVER: 36,520 vehicles including certain 2009-2012 Land Rover Range Rovers; certain 2009-2015 Jaguar XFs.

 

MCLAREN: 231 vehicles including certain 2013 MP4-12Cs.

 

VOLKSWAGEN: 10,166 vehicles including 2009-2011 Audi A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 vehicles; certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet vehicles.â€

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-takata-recall-expanded-20180118-story.html

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2018/01/18/14-automakers-list-more-models-takata-air-bag-recall/1044076001/

 

This list was posted January 10th, 2018

“The recall covers:

 

— Toyota Corolla, Toyota Matrix, Scion xB, Lexus IS 250 and 350 and Lexus IS-F from the 2009, 2010 and 2013 model years.

— Toyota 4-Runner, Lexus IS 250C and 350C and Lexus GX 460 from the 2010 and 2013 model years.

— Toyota Yaris and Lexus ES 350 from the 2009 and 2010 model years.

— Toyota Sienna from the 2013 model year.

 

Honda says it’s recalling an additional 465,000 vehicles and 960 Gold Wing motorcycles in the U.S. Honda plans to notify owners by late February. Owners can get replacement passenger front air bags starting immediately.

 

The recall covers:

 

— Acura RL and Honda Accord from the 2009-2012 model years.

— Acura TSX, Honda Fit, Honda Ridgeline and Honda Pilot from the 2009-2013 model years.

— Honda Civic, Honda CR-V, Honda Element from the 2009-2011 model years.

— Honda Crosstour, Honda Insight and Acura ZDX from the 2010-2013 model years.

— Acura TSX from the 2011-2013 model years.

— Honda FCX Clarity and Honda Fit EV from the 2013 model year.†https://www.apnews.com/3f54f945adcb4198bf4dcd3f60e3b725/Toyota,-Honda-add-1M-vehicles-to-Takata-air-bag-recalls

[Arcadia]

From https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCAK-18V661-4562.pdf and https://www.consumerreports.org/car-recalls-defects/honda-expands-takata-airbag-recall/

“Honda Expands Takata Airbag Recall by More Than 1.4 Million Vehicles

The Details for Recall 18V661

Vehicles affected: Honda and Acura are adding 1,357,311 vehicles to the existing Takata airbag inflator recall. NHTSA says the cars in this recall were determined based on manufacturing records. They include: 

Nationwide:

Certain 2014 Acura TSX sedans and TSX wagons

Certain 2014 Honda Insight hybrids

Certain 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour hatchbacks and Pilot SUVs

In Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the 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:

Certain 2011-2013 Acura TSX cars, TSX wagons, and ZDX hatchbacks

Certain 2011-2013 Honda Crosstours, Insights, Fits, and Pilots

Certain 2011-2012 Honda Accord sedans

Certain 2011 Honda Civic NGV (natural gas vehicles), Civic cars, Civic Hybrid cars, and CR-V SUVs

In 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:

Certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX cars and ZDX hatchbacks

Certain 2011-2013 Acura TSX wagons

Certain 2010-2013 Honda Crosstour hatchbacks, Fit hatchbacks, Insight hybrids, and Pilot SUVs

Certain 2010-2012 Honda Accord cars

Certain 2010-2011 Honda Civic NGV (natural gas vehicles), Civic cars, Civic Hybrid cars, and CR-V SUVs

In Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, and Texas:

Certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity fuel-cell electric vehicles (EV) and Fit EVs.”