There's a new warning to share in regards to the ongoing Takata Air Bag Recall. Wednesday, May 29th, Nissan issued a Do Not Drive warning for certain older model Nissan and INFINITI models. Specifically the:
Read the full notice on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) website here.
NHTSA reports that to date, it has confirmed 27 people in the U.S. have been killed by a defective Takata air bag that exploded. In addition, at least 400 people in the United States allegedly have been injured by exploding Takata air bag inflators. Even minor crashes can result in exploding Takata air bags that can kill or produce life-altering, gruesome injuries. Older model year vehicles put their occupants at higher risk, as the age of the air bag is one of the contributing factors.
For Takata information for specific vehicle manufacturers, please click here. For more information from NHTSA on the Takata air bag safety recall, please click here.
NHTSA warns consumers to be aware of two critically important details about the original Takata recall:
1. The Danger of "Alpha" Air Bags: Certain 2001-2003 Honda and Acura vehicles, 2006 Ford Ranger, and Mazda B-Series trucks are at a far higher risk for an air bag explosion that could injure or kill vehicle occupants. These are referred to as "Alpha" air bags. These vehicles can and should be repaired immediately. Do not drive these vehicles with Takata air bags unless you are going straight to a dealer to have them repaired immediately.
2. Additional Vehicles Will Be Recalled: Additional air bags were scheduled to be recalled by December 2019, bringing the total number of affected air bags to around 65-70 million. These vehicles may not currently appear affected by this recall using a VIN search. Sign up for Recall Alerts and make sure the address on your registration is current to be sure you're notified of this or any other future recall.
May 29, 2024: Nissan issues Do Not Drive Warning for 2002-2006 Nissan Sentra, 2022-2004 Nissan Pathfinder and 2002-2003 INFINITI QX4.
February 3, 2023 Consumer Alert: Honda Upgrades Takata Alpha Recall to “Do Not Drive” Warning, Targeting Older, Most Dangerous Air Bags
December 19, 2022 Consumer Alert: NHTSA Confirms Additional Chrysler Takata Fatality
December 9, 2022 Consumer Alert: NHTSA Announces Another Takata Fatality; This Time Honda
November 17, 2022: Consumer Alert: NHTSA Issues Urgent Warning on Takata Air Bags After Another Fatality
November 3, 2022: Consumer Alert: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Issues “Do Not Drive” Warning; Automaker Reports More Fatalities and Injuries
January 7, 2021 : State Of Takata Air Bag Recalls Fourth Report
December 4, 2019: According the Associated Press, a new deadly airbag defect has been discovered in another version of Takata airbags. It is leading to the recall of 1.4 million additional vehicles from BMW, Audi, Honda and Mitsubishi.
December 21, 2018: Takata update to update consumers.
July 18, 2018: A government audit into the NHTSA's handling of the Takata recall attributes 15 deaths and more than 220 injuries in the U.S. to the faulty airbags that can explode due to the breakdown of a chemical propellant. The report also faults the NHTSA for a lack of oversight into its recall processes.
July 13, 2018: NHTSA urged automakers to speed up their completion rates and post their repair updates on their websites.
June 7, 2018: The NHTSA urged South Florida drivers to check their vehicle VIN numbers to see if their vehicle is under recall. The region is a high-risk area due to heat and humidity. Those are two factors that can cause the airbags chemical propellant to break down and cause an explosion when the inflator is deployed.
May 7, 2018: NHTSA issued a second public plea for owners to stop driving at-risk 2006 Ford Rangers and Mazda B-Series Trucks.
NHSTA urges all drivers to stay informed and safe by taking the following five actions: