What You Need to Know about the Takata Recall
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Jennifer Morand
To help clear up any misinformation that’s been circulating the Internet, we’ve compiled facts below on what you need to know about the recent Takata airbag recall.
What is Takata?
Takata Corp. is a Japanese auto parts supplier that has recently received negative press due to supplying a component to auto manufacturers that can cause airbags to deploy in a way that is unsafe. While Takata’s airbag component is currently under scrutiny, the company also manufactures seat belts, steering wheels and other automotive parts. It supplies many automakers across the globe.
Why are Takata airbags being recalled?
The driver and/or passenger-side air bags can inflate with too much force, blowing apart a metal canister and sending shards flying at drivers and passengers. It's estimated that up to 34 million vehicles are affected. To date, there have been at least 100 injuries and six deaths.
What's causing the defect?
The recall focuses on a specific component of the air bag system. This component causes the air bag to inflate. Takata, automakers and the government are still trying to pinpoint the exact cause of the problem, but are prioritizing repairs in humid climates, because Takata believes longtime exposure to high humidity can be a factor. However, the cause is unknown at this point.
Does my vehicle have Takata airbags?
Honda has the most vehicles equipped with Takata air bags. Dozens of models made by BMW, Chrysler, Daimler Trucks, Ford, General Motors, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru and Toyota dating to the 2001 model year are also affected.
How do I know if my vehicle is recalled due to this issue?
Visit SafeCar.gov and follow the instructions. NOTE: According to the website, it generally takes anywhere from a few days to several weeks for automakers to gather individual VINs associated with a recall. It is important that you check back periodically as a recall on your vehicle may not show up immediately.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) is waiting for automakers to supply a complete list of affected vehicles. The NHTSA will update this link with new information as soon as it becomes available.
You can also contact your local new-car dealer. They can use your vehicle VIN number to tell you if your vehicle is currently under recall for this or other issues.
Helpful Hint: You can find your vehicle’s VIN number by looking through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle on the driver’s side. Alternatively, most insurance cards will list the vehicle’s VIN number.
Why is this a big issue?
This recall is receiving a great deal of press because it’s the largest single-part recall in history. However, just because it’s the largest recall, does not mean there’s more cause to panic. We will keep our fans updated as more details surface.
Where can I get more information on the recall?
The government has posted more details here on the issue.
Specific questions? We may be able to help. Just tweet us @ChiAutoShow.
According to Autoblog, following you will find the updated recalled model list.
Updated 2015 Recalled Model List
Acura:
2003-2006 Acura MDX
2002-2003 Acura TL
2003 Acura CL
BMW:
2004-2006 BMW 325Ci
2004-2006 BMW 325i
2004-2005 BMW 325Xi
2004-2006 BMW 330Ci
2004-2006 BMW 330i
2004-2005 BMW 330Xi
2004-2006 BMW M3
Chrysler:
2005-2007 Chrysler 300
2005-2007 Chrysler 300C
2007 Chrysler Aspen
2005-2007 Chrysler SRT8
Dodge:
2005-2007 Dodge Charger
2005-2007 Dodge Dakota
2004-2007 Dodge Durango
2005-2007 Dodge Magnum
2004-2007 Dodge Ram 1500
2005-2007 Dodge Ram 2500
2006-2007 Dodge Ram 3500
2005 Dodge Dakota
2005 Dodge Magnum
2003-2005 Ram Pickup
Ford:
2004-2008 Ford Mustang
2005-2006 Ford GT
2004-2005 Ford Ranger
Honda:
2001-2007 Honda Accord
2001-2006 Honda Civic
2003 Honda Civic Hybrid
2002 Honda CR-V
2003-2011 Honda Element
2002-2004 Honda Odyssey
2003-2008 Honda Pilot
2006 Honda Ridgeline
Infiniti:
2003-2005 Infiniti FX35,45
2006 Infiniti M35,45
2003-2004 Infiniti I35
Lexus:
2002-2005 Lexus SC
Mitsubishi:
2006-2007 Mitsubishi Raider
2004-2005 Mitsubishi Lancer
Mazda:
2004-2008 Mazda6
2006-2007 Mazdaspeed 6
2004-2008 Mazda RX-8
Nissan:
2003-2004 Nissan Pathfinder
2004-2006 Nissan Sentra
Pontiac:
2003-2005 Pontiac Vibe
Saab:
2005 Saab 92X
Subaru:
2003-2005 Subaru Baja
2003-2005 Subaru Impreza
2003-2005 Subaru Legacy
2003-2005 Subaru Outback
Toyota:
2003-2007 Toyota Corolla
2003-2007 Toyota Matrix
2003-2007 Pontiac Vibe
2002-2005 Toyota Sequoia
2003-2005 Toyota Tundra
2014 Recalled Model List:
BMW: 627,615 total number of potentially affected vehicles
2000 - 2005 3 Series Sedan
2000 - 2006 3 Series Coupe
2000 - 2005 3 Series Sports Wagon
2000 - 2006 3 Series Convertible
2001 - 2006 M3 Coupe
2001 - 2006 M3 Convertible
Chrysler: 371,309 total number of potentially affected vehicles
2003 - 2008 Dodge Ram 1500
2005 - 2008 Dodge Ram 2500
2006 - 2008 Dodge Ram 3500
2006 - 2008 Dodge Ram 4500
2008 - Dodge Ram 5500
2005 - 2008 Dodge Durango
2005 - 2008 Dodge Dakota
2005 - 2008 Chrysler 300
2007 - 2008 Chrysler Aspen
Ford: 58,669 total number of potentially affected vehicles
2004 - Ranger
2005 - 2006 GT
2005 - 2007 Mustang
General Motors: undetermined total number of potentially affected vehicles
2003 - 2005 Pontiac Vibe
2005 - Saab 9-2X
Honda: 5.4M total number of potentially affected vehicles
2001 - 2007 Honda Accord
2001-2002 Honda Accord with V6 engines
2001 - 2005 Honda Civic
2002 - 2006 Honda CR-V
2003 - 2011 Honda Element
2002 - 2004 Honda Odyssey
2003 - 2007 Honda Pilot
2006 - Honda Ridgeline
2003 - 2006 Acura MDX
2002 - 2003 Acura TL/CL
2005 - Acura RL
Nissan: 694,626 total number of potentially affected vehicles
2001 - 2003 Nissan Maxima
2001 - 2003 Nissan Pathfinder
2002 - 2003 Nissan Sentra
2001 - 2003 Infiniti I30/I35
2002 - 2003 Infiniti QX4
2003 - Infiniti FX
Mazda: 64,872 total number of potentially affected vehicles
2003 - 2007 Mazda6
2006 - 2007 MazdaSpeed6
2004 - 2008 Mazda RX-8
2004 - 2005 MPV
2004 - B-Series Truck
Mitsubishi: 11,985 total number of potentially affected vehicles
2004 - 2005 Lancer
2006 - 2007 Raider
Subaru: 17,516 total number of potentially affected vehicles
2003 - 2005 Baja
2003 - 2005 Legacy
2003 - 2005 Outback
2004 - 2005 Impreza
Toyota: 877,000 total number of potentially affected vehicles
2002 - 2005 Lexus SC
2002 - 2005 Toyota Corolla
2003 - 2005 Toyota Matrix
2002 - 2005 Toyota Sequoia
2003 - 2005 Toyota Tundra
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