The first phase includes hot and humid areas of the Southeast, Gulf Coast, Southern California, and Hawaii. It’s important to note that several phases and options are at play. To see if their car is among the millions affected, vehicle owners can use the NHTSA‘s Recalls Lookup Tool by entering their vehicle identification number (VIN). Phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) may have decreased the explosive force of the failed airbags. Takata’s inflators contain ammonium nitrate that is not phase-stabilized. The NHTSA thinks a faulty foil seal allows moisture to leak into the ammonium nitrate that Takata used as a propellant to inflate the airbags.
Experts believe heat and humidity play a major role in exploding airbags, leading to multiple injuries and deaths worldwide. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has prioritized vehicles that operate in hot and humid environments with older Takata airbags for repair. RELATED: Huge Recall: 3 Million Ford, Mercury, Lincoln Vehicles Recalled
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