Seat-mounted side air bag inflator may rupture
Defect Summary
Takata corporation (takata) is recalling certain seat-mounted, ssi-20 design type, side air bag inflators manufactured december 13, 2014, to december 14, 2014. a suspected manufacturing error during production of certain inflator lots may result in unusually high pressures in the inflators upon deployment of the side air bags. this over pressure could cause the inflator to rupture, causing metal fragments to be propelled into the passenger compartment.
Safety Consequence
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Takata is working with the vehicle manufacturers that used these inflators in their vehicles. those manufacturers are contacting their vehicle owners and their dealers will replace the seat-mounted side air bag inflators, free of charge. general motors vehicles are covered by recall 15v-666 and volkswagen vehicles are covered by recall 16v-045.
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FAQ: Recall 16E009000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16E009000?
NHTSA recall 16E009000 was issued by Takata (tk Global, Llc) on February 4, 2016. It addresses: Seat-mounted side air bag inflator may rupture. The recall affects approximately 1,129 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 16E009000 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.