Automakers have recalled millions of Takata airbags and will continue recalling more units over the next few years. Just this week, Ford, Honda, and Toyota announced they will expand their Takata recalls significantly.
Ford has added 654,695 vehicles in the U.S. to the recall list. The move is part of a planned expansion of its Takata recall to new geographic regions. Under the recall, Ford will replace the passenger front airbag inflators in certain late-model vehicles. Affected vehicles include the 2005-2009 and 2012 Ford Mustang, 2005-2006 Ford GT, 2006-2009 and 2012 Ford Fusion, 2007-2009 Ford Ranger, 2007-2009 Ford Edge, 2006-2009 and 2012 Lincoln Zephyr and Lincoln MKZ, 2007-2009 Lincoln MKX, and 2006-2009 Mercury Milan.
In its latest campaign, Honda is recalling around 1.29 million vehicles, including those subject to prior Takata recalls. This time, the automaker will replace passenger front airbag inflators on a variety of models. The recalled vehicles include the 2005-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Crosstour, 2006-2011 Honda Civic, 2005-2011 Honda CR-V, 2005-2011 Honda Element, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity, 2007-2012 Honda Fit, 2010-2012 Honda Insight, 2005-2012 Honda Pilot, and the 2006-2012 Honda Ridgeline.
Finally, Toyota is expanding its Takata recall to repair front passenger airbag inflators in 543,000 vehicles. These include the 2008-2009 and 2012 Scion xB, 2009 and 2012 Toyota Corolla, 2009 and 2012 Toyota Corolla Matrix, 2007-2009 and 2012 Toyota Yaris, 2012 Toyota 4Runner, 2012 Toyota Sienna, 2006-2009 and 2012 Lexus IS250/350, 2012 Lexus IS250C/350C, 2008-2009 and 2012 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2009 and 2012 Lexus ES350, 2012 Lexus GX460, and 2012 Lexus LFA.
Takata’s airbag inflators can degrade over time when exposed to high humidity and temperatures. The faulty airbags can rupture with too much force and send metal shrapnel flying through the vehicle cabin. According to U.S. regulators, automakers will recall an estimated 35-40 million airbag inflators by the end of 2019. The recalls have been divided into different phases, prioritizing vehicles at the highest risk.
Source: Ford, Honda, Toyota, NHTSA
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