Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module
inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
open safety recalls on record
inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may raises the risk of fire.
If a door cannot be opened with the external handle in the case of an emergency, it can raises the risk of injury for the driver or passengers.
loss of brake function can raises the risk of a crash.
2018
Not usually. NHTSA issues a "do not drive" or "park outside" advisory when a defect is dangerous enough to keep you out of the car — those are flagged Critical above. Everything else should be repaired promptly but is not an immediate stop-driving order.
No. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix a safety recall free of charge, including parts and labour, whether or not you are the original owner.
Complaints are unverified reports filed by owners. They can prompt an investigation, but many never become recalls — either the fault isn't safety-related or it isn't widespread.