Passenger side air bag inflator may rupture
Defect Summary
Takata has determined that the inflators in certain frontal passenger-side air bag inflators it manufactured and supplied to various vehicle manufacturers may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflators to rupture upon deployment of the air bag.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash resulting in a deployment of the passenger's air bag, the inflator could rupture, with metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the passenger seat occupant or other occupants.
Corrective Action
Owners of all vehicles on which a defective air bag may have been installed either as original equipment, or as a replacement, will be notified by their respective vehicle manufacturers. dealers will inspect vehicles, and where a defective air bag inflator is identified, the inflator will be replaced, free of charge. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer for more information.
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FAQ: Recall 13E017000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 13E017000?
NHTSA recall 13E017000 was issued by Takata (tk Global, Llc) on April 11, 2013. It addresses: Passenger side air bag inflator may rupture. The recall affects approximately 0 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Takata (tk Global, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13E017000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.