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Airbag recalls in 2021
- 2021-12-24
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EUPassenger car (Tesla) · Model 3
An incorrectly mounted side curtain airbag might not deploy correctly in an impact. This could increase the risk of ejection or injury to passengers. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the…
FREUPassenger Car (Mazda) · BT 50
Long-term exposure to humidity may cause the module of the passenger frontal airbag to explode. This may lead the airbag to inflate inappropriately in the event of a crash, releasing metal fragments. The product does…
- FREU
Passenger Car (Mazda) · 6
Long-term exposure to humidity may cause the module of the passenger frontal airbag to explode. This may lead the airbag to inflate inappropriately in the event of a crash, releasing metal fragments. The product does…
- 2021-12-22
CABMW car recall: airbag (Transport Canada 2013148)
Problem area: airbag. The Transport Canada notice lists the affected models and model years, and what the manufacturer will do.
Transport CanadaOfficial notice →- CA
BMW SUV recall: airbag (Transport Canada 2018018)
Problem area: airbag. The Transport Canada notice lists the affected models and model years, and what the manufacturer will do.
Transport CanadaOfficial notice → - 2021-12-17
- FREU
Passenger Car (Mazda) · CX8 / CX9 /RX8
The propellant airbag inflator may experience a material alteration over time due to degradation occurring after long-term exposure to humidity and may cause the front passenger airbag module to explode when an airbag…
- 2021-12-16
USFord Motor Company: Side Curtain Air Bag May Not Inflate Properly
An air bag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- 2021-12-15
- US
Bentley Motors, Inc.: Incorrect Air Bag Information in Manual/FMVSS 208
The incorrect information may change how occupants position themselves in relation to the air bags, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- 2021-12-06
AUGeneral Motors Chevrolet (GMC) Sierra MY2007-2014 and Yukon MY2009, Chevrolet Silverado MY2007-2014, Suburban MY2009-2013 and Tahoe MY2007 and Cadillac Escalade…
In the event that a defective airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments may propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.
- 2021-12-03
- DEEU
Passenger car (Bmw) · IX
On the vehicles concerned, the A-pillar panel holder may not be screwed in place according to specifications. Activation of the airbag, as well as causing the panel to separate, could lead to bending affecting the…
- 2021-11-24
- US
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC): Side Curtain Air Bag May Deploy Improperly
An air bag that deploys improperly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- US
Ford Motor Company: Air Bag Cover May Break Apart During Crash
During a crash, the air bag cover may break apart and project fragments towards occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2021-11-19
- US
Key Safety Systems, Inc. - (DBA Joyson): Side Curtain Air Bag May Deploy Improperly
An air bag that deploys improperly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- FREU
Passenger car (Audi) · A4, A4 Cabrio, A6, A8, TT
The functioning of the relevant NADI airbags manufactured by Takata, in particular the gas generator, may be impaired in the vehicles concerned due to the age of the device. In such cases, the protective function of…
- 2021-11-17
- US
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: Blocked Drain Tube May Cause Air Bag Deployment
A water leak may damage the air bag control module, causing an inadvertent air bag deployment and increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
- AU
Performax International Pty Ltd - General Motors Chevrolet (GMC) GMT900 Utility Vehicles - Chevrolet Silverado, Silverado Gen 2, Silverado Gen 3 MY2009-2014, GMC Sierra…
In the event that a defective airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments may propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.
- 2021-11-10
- US
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: Disabled Passenger Air Bag
A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- US
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC): Disabled Air Bags
Disabled air bags can increase the risk of injury to occupants in a crash.
- US
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC): Disabled Air Bags
Disabled air bags can increase the risk of injury to occupants in a crash.
- 2021-11-09
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Driver's Air Bag Cushion May Tear
A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- 2021-11-05
- US
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: Window Air Bag Mounted Incorrectly/FMVSS 226
The driver-side window air bag may not function properly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
PTEUPassenger car (Volvo) · V70 and XC70
The driver airbag may be defective. As a result, fragments of the inflator inside the airbag may project out when the driver airbag is activated, causing injuries to the car occupants. The product does not comply with…
- 2021-11-02
- CA
Ferrari car recall: airbag (Transport Canada 2015294)
Problem area: airbag. The Transport Canada notice lists the affected models and model years, and what the manufacturer will do.
Transport CanadaOfficial notice → - 2021-10-27
- AU
Cadillac Escalade ESV MY2007-2008, 2011-2012 - extended recall
In the event that a defective airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments may propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.
- 2021-10-25
- US
Tesla, Inc.: Side Curtain Air Bag May Be Twisted/FMVSS 214, 226
A twisted side curtain air bag may improperly deploy, increasing the risk of injury or occupant ejection during a crash.
- 2021-10-15
- US
Ford Motor Company: Front Door Side Impact Sensors Damaged/FMVSS 214
An air bag that does not deploy properly during a crash increases the risk of injury.
- PTEU
Passenger car (Volvo) · S60, S80
The driver airbag may be defective. As a result, fragments of the inflator inside the airbag may project out when the driver airbag is activated, causing injuries to the car occupants. The product does not comply with…
- 2021-10-14
- US
Volvo Car USA, LLC: Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- 2021-10-11
- US
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: Deactivated Front Passenger Air Bag
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- 2021-10-08
- FREU
Passenger car (Bmw) · 3
The NADI (non-azide driver inflator) type airbag may have improper sealing that could allow moisture to enter into the propellant. If the propellant afterwards dries out, it could lead to decreased density resulting in…
- AU
General Motors Chevrolet (GMC) Chevrolet Silverado Gen 2 GMT900 Utility Vehicle MY2014
In the event that a defective airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments may propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.
- 2021-10-07
- US
General Motors, LLC: Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.