The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has created some online resources to help consumers whose vehicle may have a defective air bag made by Takata.
The Japanese air bag maker is expanding the number of vehicles to be recalled for defective inflators to 33.4 million.
The defect can cause air bags to explode and has been linked to six deaths worldwide.
How to Check
The NHTSA recommends people enter their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) at this website: https://vinrcl.safercar.gov/vin/.
However, NHTSA said it’s still waiting on automakers to supply a complete list of affected vehicles, meaning consumers should continue to check in as that information is made available.
How To Keep Updated On The Recalls
The NHTSA has set up a website dedicated to the Takata recalls: http://www.safercar.gov/rs/takata/index.html. The NHTSA says the website will contain regular updates, recall lists, and information on the status of the Takata recalls and its investigation.
Which Makes and Models Are Recalled
According to the NHTSA, these makes and models (below) were previously recalled due to the Takata air bags. Recent updates are marked.
BMW:
2000 – 2005 3 Series Sedan
2000 – 2006 3 Series Coupe
2000 – 2005 3 Series Sports Wagon
2000 – 2006 3 Series Convertible
2001 – 2006 M3 Coupe
2001 – 2006 M3 Convertible
2002-2005 325i/325xi/330i/330xi Sedan — Updated May 28
2002-2005 325xi/325i Sports Wagon — Updated May 28
2002-2006 330Ci/325Ci/M3 Convertible — Updated May 28
2002-2006 325i/330i/M3 Coupe — Updated May 28
2002-2003 M5/540i/525i/530i Sedan — Updated May 28
2002-2003 540i/525i Sports Wagon — Updated May 28
2003-2004 X5 3.0i/4.4i Sports Activity Vehicle — Updated May 28
CHRYSLER:
2003 – 2008 Dodge Ram 1500
2004 – 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup — Updated May 28
2003, 2005 – 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 — Updated May 28
2005 – 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup — Updated May 28
2003, 2006 – 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 — Updated May 28
2006 – 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup — Updated May 28
2007-2009 Dodge Ram 3500 Cab Chassis — Updated May 28
2006 – 2008 Dodge Ram 4500
2008 – Dodge Ram 5500
2008 – 2010 Dodge Ram 45000/5500 Cab Chassis — Updated May 28
2004 – 2008 Dodge Durango — Updated May 28
2005 – 2011 Dodge Dakota — Updated May 28
2005-2010 Dodge Charger/Magnum — Updated May 28
2005 – 2010 Chrysler 300/300C/SRT8 — Updated May 28
2007 – 2008 Chrysler Aspen — Updated May 28
2008-2009 Sterling 4500/5500 Cab Chassis — Updated May 28
FORD:
2004 – 2006 Ranger — Updated May 28
2005 – 2006 GT
2005 – 2007 Mustang
GENERAL MOTORS:
2003 – 2005 Pontiac Vibe — Added May 19: 2006 – 2007 Pontiac Vibe
2005 – Saab 9-2X
HONDA
2001 – 2007 Honda Accord
2001 – 2002 Honda Accord — Added May 19: 2003 Honda Accord
2001 – 2005 Honda Civic — Added May 19: 2006 Honda Civic
2002 – 2006 Honda CR-V
2003 – 2011 Honda Element
2002 – 2004 Honda Odyssey
2003 – 2007 Honda Pilot
2006 – Honda Ridgeline
2003 – 2006 Acura MDX
2002 – 2003 Acura TL/CL
2005 – Acura RL
MAZDA:
2003 – 2007 Mazda 6
2006 – 2007 Mazda Speed6
2004 – 2008 Mazda RX-8
2004 – 2005 MPV
2004 – B-Series Truck
MITSUBISHI:
2004 – 2006 Lancer / Lancer Evolution — Updated May 28
2004 Lancer Sportback — Updated May 28
2006 – 2007 Raider — Added May 28: 2008 – 2010 Mitsubishi Raider
NISSAN:
2001 – 2003 Nissan Maxima
2001 – 2004 Nissan Pathfinder
2002 – 2004 Nissan Sentra
2001 – 2004 Infiniti I30/I35
2002 – 2003 Infiniti QX4
2003 – 2005 Infiniti FX35/FX45
SUBARU:
2003 – 2005 Baja
2003 – 2005 Legacy
2003 – 2005 Outback
2004 – 2005 Impreza
TOYOTA:
2002 – 2005 Lexus SC
2002 – 2005 Toyota Corolla — Added May 19: 2006 – 2007 Toyota Corolla
2003 – 2005 Toyota Corolla Matrix — Added May 19: 2006 – 2007 Toyota Corolla Matrix
2002 – 2005 Toyota Sequoia
2003 – 2005 Toyota Tundra
