Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
THIS COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL.
If this occurs, power steering fluid can leak onto a hot catalytic converter, leading to smoke and possibly an under-hood fire.
If the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no longer pressed, raises the risk of a crash.
incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, raises the risk of injury.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
air bag module does not meet the advanced air bag requirements can raises the risk of injury or death in the event of a crash.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the passenger seat occupant or other occupants possibly causing serious injury or death.
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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.