Driver's frontal air bag inflator may rupture
Defect Summary
Takata corporation (takata) has determined that certain sdi-x air bag inflators, manufactured june 16, 2008, to june 20, 2014, may have been manufactured with an incorrect outer baffle.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the incorrect baffle may block the flow of the propellant to the air bag and the air bag's inflator may rupture. the rupture could cause metal fragments to strike and potentially seriously injure the vehicle occupants.
Corrective Action
Takata will be working with vehicle manufacturers to determine into which vehicles the affected inflators were installed either as original equipment, replacement equipment, or as a recall remedy part. as this work progresses, numerous vehicle recalls will likely be announced by the impacted vehicle manufacturers. nhtsa will supply this information as soon as possible.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Takata (tk Global, Llc) or involving Air Bags.
FAQ: Recall 14E071000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14E071000?
NHTSA recall 14E071000 was issued by Takata (tk Global, Llc) on October 29, 2014. It addresses: Driver's frontal air bag inflator may rupture. The recall affects approximately 30,867 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Takata (tk Global, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14E071000 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.