What is an airbag inflator?
What is an airbag inflator? An airbag inflator is the small metal cannister within the airbag module that can house explosive propellant and an initiator. A fully assembled airbag module is a self- contained unit that is deployed when an internal gas generator (i.e., the airbag inflator) receives an electronic pulse from a crash sensor. What causes Takata airbags to explode? Takata Recall Spotlight 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. Are...