Takata SSI-20 Side Inflator: Air bags — side/window

The hazard

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

What to do

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.