General motors co said on friday it will recall nearly 4. The airbag recalls continue as the national highway traffic safety administration has revealed acura and honda will recall 1,108,939 vehicles to replace an air bag inflator which was designed to. Alpha type airbags may fail in a crash and explode, sending fragments into occupants in the vehicle, causing serious injury and even death. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may. The recall database will allow you to check the recall status of your vehicle by. Ford expands drivers air bag recall nationwide wsvn.
There may be a delay with very recently announced safety recalls for which not all vins have been identified. Mar 12, 2019 the airbag recalls continue as the national highway traffic safety administration has revealed acura and honda will recall 1,108,939 vehicles to replace an air bag inflator which was designed to. Sep 09, 2016 general motors co said on friday it will recall nearly 4. Ford motor company notice of anticipated shortage and request for extension. The recall affects cars with certain air bags produced by takata. A separate group of defective takata air bags was recalled in late 2019. The issue is not directly related to other problems with takata air bags that have led to the recall of. If you have questions regarding a recall, please contact honda automobile customer service at 888 23428. Vehicles made by 19 different automakers have been recalled to replace frontal airbags on the driver s side or passengers side, or both in what nhtsa has called the largest and most complex. An additional 35 million to 40 million takata air bag inflators are now in need of. Detroit takata is recalling 10 million more front air bag inflators sold. Regardless of whether you bought your vehicle brand new or second hand, you. Cbs news has discovered complaints of airbags exploding in multiple states outside the recall zone, including indiana, ohio.
Dec 26, 2014 your description has reached the limit of characters allowed and was cut. Safety recall 17s42 all 20042006 model year ranger vehicles driver and. Ford expands drivers air bag recall nationwide wsvn 7news. No quick fixes for drivers affected by air bag recall the massive auto recall announced this week is different from most.
Gm prepares to recall some cruze sedans with takata air. Even in a minor collision, these airbags could explode and spray metal fragments or shrapnel toward drivers and passengers. In a crash, the driverside air bag on the 202014 cruze could fail to inflate, gm said. Look up your vin, read faqs, and schedule free repair now. Our company puts a high priority on the safety of our products. Drivers get few answers in air bag recall cbs news. Cpsc recall remedy notice due to covid19 due to the extraordinary circumstances surrounding covid19, some of the remedies identified in recall press releases may not be available at this time. New problems with takata air bags prompt recall of 1. Ford issues safety recall for 32,000 vehicles over airbag. Authorized dealerships are repairing defective airbags for free. For millions of vehicles in the recall but not under a stopdriving order, nhtsa.
Takata inflators can explode with too much force and hurl shrapnel into drivers and passengers. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Jan 22, 2020 in all, more than 6 million vehicles worldwide are being recalled by toyota and honda for two different air bag glitches that present different dangers to motorists. Ford expands drivers air bag recall nationwide december 18, 2014 10. The move announced thursday adds 447,000 ford vehicles to the list of those. Subaru recalls nearly half a million vehicles over. Airbag recall sparks lemon buyback deals for aussie cars. This is the only toyota model in the united states and united states territories involving drivers airbag inflators.
Longterm exposure to high heat and humidity can cause these air bags to explode when deployed. Drivers shortchanged in car companys buyback deals for dodgy airbags. Faulty air bag parts lead honda to rerecall 1 million. See if your vehicle is impacted by the current driverside front air bag module safety recall campaign and schedule any necessary service at nalley bmw. The move announced thursday adds 447,000 ford vehicles to. More than 6 million honda, toyota vehicles recalled for. Mercedesbenz wants to keep you informed about any applicable us recall campaign that may include your us vehicle.
Manufacturer customer service or other nonsafety recall campaign. Search for ford, lincoln, and mercury recalls using your vin, or. Find out if your 2009 acura tl is affected and what to do about it. If you are dissatisfied with your vehicle performance or have a product complaint, please contact honda automobile customer service at 800 9991009. Authorized dealerships and stores in your area are replacing defective air bag inflators for free near where you live. Raider vehicles still affected by the driver side airbag inflator must have the. Ford expands drivers air bag recall nationwide usa today. Safety recalls that are more than 15 years old except where a manufacturer offers more. May 19, 2015 air bag recall expected to be largest in u. Japanese automaker subaru issued a recall on roughly 500,000 of its vehicles over takatamade air bag inflators being used as temporary fixes on wednesday. Jan 22, 2020 honda motor said on tuesday it will recall 2. How to find out if your vehicle is included in the takata airbag recall.
Gm has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the driver air bag module inflator for proper alignment, replacing the air bag, as necessary, free of charge. In some 2017 and 2018 recalls, the company only recently began. In all, more than 6 million vehicles worldwide are being recalled by toyota and honda for two different air bag glitches that present different dangers to motorists. For additional recall assistance, click the ask dave by honda button. Tens of millions of vehicles with takata air bags are under recall. More than 6 million honda, toyota vehicles recalled for air. Check here for updates and information on ford recall and field service actions for your vehicle. Search for ford, lincoln, and mercury recalls using your vin, or contact our customer relationship center at 800 3923673. Recall details the drivers frontal air bag is equipped with a nonazide air bag inflator nadi that does not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant, which allows the inflators to absorb moisture resulting in the air bag deploying improperly in an accident. Faulty air bag parts lead honda to rerecall 1 million cars. Vins are added continuously so please check regularly. It affects more than onethird of air bags on the road and there are no. All safety recall repairs are free at authorized honda dealers.
Parts for nearly all affected vehicles are in good supply at local dealerships and many are offering free towing, loaner vehicles, shuttle service or other accommodations for affected. For drivers, confusion reigns in takata airbag recall. Recalls lookup by vin vehicle identification number. Learn more about the takata airbag recall for your ford vehicle. Jun 26, 2014 in a crash, the driver side air bag on the 202014 cruze could fail to inflate, gm said. All safety recall repairs are free at authorized acura dealers.
Owners may not always know their recalled vehicle still needs to be repaired. This website provides information about safety recalls announced in the past 15 calendar years. Mitsubishi motors recall notifications mitsubishi motors. Nhtsas new search tool lets you enter a vehicle identification number vin to quickly learn if a specific vehicle has not been repaired as part of a safety recall in the last 15 years. Acura recalls recall database for acura cars, crossovers. Jun 27, 2019 the affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. The air bag inflator could be susceptible to rupture, potentially causing the affected frontal air bag inflator to deploy abnormally in the event of a crash, and cause severe injury or death. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long. Avalanche airbags recalled by backcountry access due to. Read the most current updates on recall notices from mitsubishi motors of north america. The move announced thursday adds 447,000 ford vehicles to the list. The defect involves a different type of takata inflator than.
Mercedes has worst takata air bag recall completion rate. No quick fixes for drivers affected by air bag recall. Gm prepares to recall some cruze sedans with takata air bags. Avalanche airbags recalled by backcountry access due to risk of injury important. Faq for takata airbag recalls product safety australia. Ford expands air bag recall nationwide nbc chicago. Dec 18, 2014 ford expands drivers air bag recall nationwide. Unlike the air bag inflators in the larger takata recalls, the new recall involves nonazide driver inflators. Ford expands drivers air bag recall nationwide youtube. The affected vehicles are equipped with a specific type of air bag inflator provided by takata. Find out what this recall means to you and what actions you can take immediately to remain safe. Under the oversight of the national highway traffic safety administration nhtsa, 19 automakers are recalling vehicles with certain types of airbags. Dedicated to spreading awareness of the takata airbag inflator recall and helping drivers check for recalls and schedule necessary repairs. The recall of the companys airbags affects one in seven cars in america.
Whats the issue alpha airbag inflators are a subset of inflators in the wider global takata airbag inflator recall. Ford expands drivers air bag recall nationwide cbs news. In response, vehicle manufacturers are conducting the largest safety recall in u. Recall details the driver s frontal air bag is equipped with a nonazide air bag inflator nadi that does not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant, which allows the inflators to absorb moisture resulting in the air bag deploying improperly in an accident. The recall is the last one the bankrupt company agreed to in a 2015. Toyota has initiated a nationwide safety recall action related to the drivers dualstage airbag inflators in 2004 2005 model year rav4 vehicles. Why arent both the driver and passenger side airbags in my car subject to a recall. For additional recall assistance, click the ask us button. Mercedes has worst takata air bag recall completion rate abc news. Check for ford recalls and field service actions ford owner. Vehicle manufacturers are conducting the largest safety recall in u. Get the latest 2009 acura tl recall information 3 incidents. A crash involving a 2004 odyssey bruised the drivers arm after the company found the takata replacement.