Is my Takata airbag under recall?
Visit NHTSA.gov/recalls to find out if your car or truck is under recall. Search using your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your search result will tell you if your car or truck is included in this recall or any other safety recall. Call your local dealer to schedule the FREE repair.
What cars are included in the Takata airbag recall Australia?
Check if your motor vehicle is recalled to replace faulty Takata airbags….Active recalls.
| Make & model | Year Range | PRA No. |
|---|---|---|
| Honda Accord, CR-V ALPHA CRITICAL | 2001-2002 | 2009/10969 |
| Honda Accord CRITICAL | 2001-2007 | 2019/17450 |
| Honda Civic ALPHA CRITICAL | 2001 | 2010/11785 |
| Honda Accord ALPHA CRITICAL | 2001-2002 | 2011/12633 |
What cars have no Takata airbags?
Automakers Without Takata’s Volatile Inflators in Their New Cars
- BMW Group (BMW, Mini, Rolls-Royce brands)
- Ford (Ford, Lincoln)
- Honda (Honda, Acura)
- Hyundai–Kia.
- Jaguar Land Rover.
- Mazda.
- Nissan (Nissan, Infiniti)
- Subaru.
How do I know if my car has airbag recall?
You can check if your vehicle is affected by the Takata Airbag Recalls by viewing the brands below. Selecting a brand will take you to their recall website. Have your VIN number ready. If you are unsure of your vehicle’s VIN, you can check for its location by visiting the brand website or via your owner handbook.
How do you check if your airbag has been recalled?
Use our Airbag Recall Lookup Tool to see if your vehicle is subject to the Takata airbag recall. Use our Airbag Recall Lookup Tool on our Takata airbag recall information page to check if your vehicle is subject to the recall.
Can a dealership sell a car with an airbag light on?
You may not sell a vehicle manufactured with a supplemental restraint system ( air bags ) unless the system is working properly and conform to the manufacturer’s specifications.
How do I know which Takata airbag I have?
Just enter your vehicle identification number (VIN) to check if your vehicle is part of the Takata recall. You can identify your VIN by looking at your vehicle registration documents or by looking into the lower driver side corner of your windshield.
Why are Takata airbags under recall?
Tens of millions of vehicles with Takata air bags are under recall. Long-term exposure to high heat and humidity can cause these air bags to explode when deployed. Such explosions have caused injuries and deaths. NHTSA urges vehicle owners to take a few simple steps to protect themselves and others from this very serious threat to safety.
How many people have been killed by Takata airbags?
NHTSA has confirmed that 19 people in the United States have been killed when their defective Takata PSAN air bag inflators exploded. In addition, at least 400 people in the United States have allegedly been injured by exploding Takata air bag inflators.
How are air bag inflators recalled?
Using this information, the agency prioritized the recall of air bag inflators based on the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants. The recalls are phased by the location of the vehicles and their age. Generally, the vehicles in the highest danger zones and that are the oldest, are in the first priority group.
How many airbags have been recalled in 2021?
As of January 2021, approximately 67 million inflators are under recall for nineteen affected vehicle manufacturers, of which approximately 50 million have been repaired or are otherwise accounted for. Unrepaired air bags can explode when deployed, causing serious injury or even death.