Common questions

Who is affected by the airbag inflator recall?

Who is affected by the airbag inflator recall?

The recall affects nearly 1 million vehicles in North America. The Toyota RAV4 (model years 2004 and 2005), previously unaffected by these recalls, is now on the list; Toyota is recalling some 160,000 of the models to replace their driver’s-side airbags.

How long is Subaru airbag recall?

approximately one hour
How long will the repair for this recall take? The time to replace the front-passenger airbag inflator is approximately one hour. However, it may be necessary to leave your vehicle for an extended period of time on the day of your appointment to allow your retailer flexibility in scheduling.

What is airbag inflator?

An Airbag system uses an inflator that activates upon receiving a signal from collision sensors and a bag that inflates like a balloon. When the sensors detect a collision, a signal is sent to the ECU (a device containing circuitry for diagnosing a collision).

When did the Takata frontal airbag recall start?

The original Takata passenger’s frontal airbag inflator was also included in a June 2014 safety improvement campaign that transitioned into a recall in November 2014. Starting in January 2012, more than 15 mailed recall notices were sent over the course of eight years to registered owners of this vehicle before the August 2020 crash.

How many vehicles are under recall for inflators?

These models represent 3 million vehicles, and they have long been a part of the announced recall action. Jan. 7, 2021: NHTSA reports that as of January 2021, approximately 67 million inflators are under recall for 19 affected vehicle manufacturers, of which approximately 50 million have been repaired or are otherwise accounted for.

Are there any recalls on Toyota Corolla airbags?

December 12, 2018: Toyota says it will install new, non-Takata airbag inflators in select 2003-2005 Toyota Corolla small cars, 2002-2005 Toyota Sequoia SUVs, 2003-2005 Toyota Tundra pickup trucks and 2002-2005 Lexus SC cars.

What kind of SUVs are affected by the Takata recall?

That means owners of 5.9 million SUVs and trucks in the U.S. from the 2007 through 2014 model years—including the Chevrolet Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban, and Avalanche, GMC Sierra and Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade—will need to have their passenger side airbags replaced.

Are there any recalls on Subaru front airbags?

This recall only relates to the passenger-side front airbag in certain Subaru vehicles and does not affect our driver-side front airbags, which were not equipped with a Takata inflator. Therefore, if your vehicle requires a recall service, we recommend that occupants not use the front passenger seat until the repair is performed.

How long does it take to replace front airbag inflator?

The time to replace the front-passenger airbag inflator is approximately three hours. However, it may be necessary to leave your vehicle for an extended period of time on the day of your appointment to allow your retailer flexibility in scheduling.

How long will the repair for this recall take?

How long will the repair for this recall take? The time to replace the front-passenger airbag inflator is approximately one hour. However, it may be necessary to leave your vehicle for an extended period of time on the day of your appointment to allow your retailer flexibility in scheduling.

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Ruth Doyle