UPDATE: Takata air bag recall doubles to 33M+
This month, Takata announced a recall on airbags that were exploding (and linked to over 100 injuries and six deaths). At the time of the announcement, the make and model of recalled vehicles wasn’t available – recalls were mailed out to specific car owners, or you could go online and enter your VIN number. Now, several automakers and governments are listing additional models covered by the 33.8 million recall, which includes 11 automakers. Recalls:
Honda Motor Co.:
- 2001-2007 Accord
- 2001-2005 Civic
- 2002-2006 CR-V
- 2003-2011 Element
- 2002-2004 Odyssey
- 2003-2008 Pilot
- 2006 Ridgeline
- 2003-2006 Acura MDX
- 2002-2003 Acura TL
- 2003 Acura CL
- 2005 Acura RL
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.:
- 2003 Ram 1500/2500/3500
- 2005-2009 Ram 2500 Pickup
- 2004-2008 Ram 1500 Pickup
- 2006-2009 Ram 3500 Pickup
- 2007-2009 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis
- 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500/5500 Cab Chassis
- 2008-2009 Sterling 4500/5500 Cab Chassis
- 2004-2008 Dodge Durango
- 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen
- 2005-2010 Chrysler 300/300C/SRT8
- 2005-2010 Dodge Charger/Magnum
- 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota
- 2006-2010 Mitsubishi Raider
BMW AG:
- 2002-2005 325i/325xi/330i/330xi
- 2002-2005 325xi/325i Sports Wagon
- 2002-2006 330Ci/325Ci/M3 Convertible
- 2002-2006 325i/330i/M3 Coupe
- 2002-2003 M5/540i/525i/530i
- 2002-2003 540i/525i Sports Wagon
- 2003-2004 X5 3.0i/4.4i Sports Activity Vehicle
Ford Motor Co.:
- 2005-2014 Mustang and GT models (Canada)
- 2004-2006 Ranger pickups
Additional recalled automakers: General Motors, Daimler Trucks, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, and Toyota.
Previously May 20, 2015
Takata Corp. has issued a recall for 33.8 million defective air bags – making this the largest auto recall. The announcement came after several rounds between Takata, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and the Department of Transportation (DOT) over their defective air bags.
A chemical that inflates the air bags has been exploding with too much force, blowing apart a metal inflator; sending shrapnel into the passenger side. The defective air bags have caused over 100 injuries and at least six deaths.
Over 17 million cars have been recalled in the US, from 11 automakers. The NHSTA says that car-owners with defective Takata air bags will get notices in the mail and should *immediately* get the car fixed. However, if you don’t want to wait on the postal service, you can check online: https://vinrcl.safercar.gov/vin/ by providing your VIN number. (deb)
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