The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have announced that they will be opening an investigation into automobiles from five major automobile manufacturers for problems with airbags that could rupture and injure vehicle occupants. The announcement comes after six reports of air bag inflator ruptures occurring in areas that have consistently hot, humid conditions. The NHTSA has received notification from BMW, Chrysler, Ford, Honda, Mazda, Nissan and Toyota that they will be issuing limited regional recalls to repair possible safety defects involving these Takata brand air bag inflators.
The NHTSA said that they will remain in close communication with the supplier and automakers to gather additional data and will take appropriate action based on their findings.
This recall is an expansion of a previous airbag recall issued in April 2013 which affected 3.4 million vehicles.
The vehicles involved include:
Toyota (14V-350)
- 2003-2005 Toyota Corolla
- 2003-2005 Toyota Corolla Matrix
- 2003-2005 Toyota Sequoia
- 2003-2005 Toyota Tundra
- 2003-2005 Lexus SC430
- 2003-2005 Pontiac Vibe
Mazda (14V-344)
- 2003-2007 Mazda6
- 2006-2007 Mazda Speed6
- 2004 Mazda MPV
- 2004-2008 Mazda RX-8
Honda (14V-351)
- 2001-2007 Honda Accord
- 2001-2005 Honda Civic
- 2002-2006 Honda CR-V
- 2003-2011 Honda Element
- 2002-2004 Honda Odyssey
- 2003-2007 Honda Pilot
- 2006 Honda Ridgeline
- 2002-2003 Acura CL
- 2003-2006 Acura MDX
- 2002-2003 Acura TL
Ford (14V-343)
- 2005-2006 Ford GT
- 2005-2007 Ford Mustang
- 2004 Ford Ranger
BMW
- 2001-2005 3 Series Sedan
- 2001-2006 3 Series Coupe
- 2001-2005 3 Series Sports Wagon
- 2001-2006 3 Series Convertible
