The largest automotive recall in U.S. history. Defective airbag inflators can rupture violently, sending metal shrapnel into vehicle occupants at high speed. Millions of vehicles remain unrepaired.
Takata Corporation manufactured airbag inflators used by multiple major automakers. These inflators use ammonium nitrate as a propellant — a chemical that degrades over time, especially when exposed to heat and humidity.
When the propellant degrades, the inflator can explode with too much force — or in a manner that ruptures the metal canister. This sends razor-sharp metal fragments at high velocity into the vehicle cabin, striking drivers and passengers.
Unlike most defects that cause accidents, this one turns your vehicle's own safety system into a weapon. A minor fender-bender can trigger a fatal airbag deployment in an affected vehicle.
NHTSA has classified some of these inflators as "Do Not Drive" — meaning the vehicle should not be operated until the recall is completed. If your vehicle is affected, schedule your free repair immediately.
Understanding the failure sequence helps explain why this recall is so urgent — and why a "working" airbag can still be dangerous.
The Takata crisis unfolded over two decades — a slow-moving catastrophe that took years of injuries and deaths before regulators and automakers acted at scale.
NHTSA has categorized states into risk zones based on climate conditions. Higher heat and humidity accelerate inflator degradation — making timely repair even more critical in Zone A states.
MRT services the following manufacturers affected by the Takata recall. If you own any of these makes, check your VIN immediately.
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These are the specific makes and model years confirmed to have Takata airbag inflators subject to recall. Check your VIN to confirm whether your vehicle is included.
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