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Urgent warning issued over dangerous airbags in nearly two million US vehicles
An urgent warning has been issued over faulty airbags as two million U.S. vehicles have been involved airbag-related accidents over the past two years, putting them at risk for a faulty replacement.
In a recent report from auto company Carfax, thousands of pre-owned vehicles are listed as at risk for potentially having a counterfeit airbag.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) warns that after a crash, unsuspecting car owners become vulnerable to having counterfeit airbags installed during repairs.
These fakes can malfunction in several dangerous ways, which could lead to serious injuries or even death.
At this very moment, ten states have 40,000 vehicles on the road that have been in accidents where the airbag was deployed - and other states have more than 100,000.
An urgent warning has been issued over faulty airbags as two million U.S. vehicles have been involved airbag-related accidents over the past two years, putting them at risk for a faulty replacement.
Texas has the most vehicles on the road that had previously deployed airbags at a staggering 206,000.
Florida and North Carolina aren't far behind with 106,000 and 100,000 vehicles respectively.
Michigan also has a significant number with 81,000, followed by Georgia with 74,000 and Ohio with 59,000.
While authorities consider counterfeit airbag installations a 'rare' event, both the auto regulator and federal law enforcement acknowledge there's no reliable way to determine the exact number of these dangerous fakes.
In the last year, two people were killed and two suffered life-altering injuries due to the repercussions of the faux airbags, which were manufactured overseas.
According to the NHTSA, these counterfeit parts sent 'large metal fragments into drivers' chests, necks, eyes and faces, killing or severely injuring drivers in otherwise survivable crashes.'
Not only can these counterfeit inflators explode with deadly shrapnel, the NHTSA warns, but they also could deploy partially or too slowly, leaving occupants completely exposed in a crash.
Their head would strike the steering wheel or dashboard without the airbag's cushioning, causing serious injuries.
The NHTSA strongly urges anyone considering purchasing a used car to thoroughly investigate its history and ensure its airbags are safe.
A deployed Takata manufactured airbag is seen on the driver's side of a 2007 Dodge Charger at a recycled auto parts lot in Detroit
Cars witih dangerous Takata airbags were sold all over America
DailyMail.com previously reported in May that more than 6 million US vehicles still contain deadly devices a decade after millions of Takata airbags were recalled.
Full list of models recalled over deadly Takata airbags
If you have one of these brands and models, check for recalls on the NHTSA website using your vehicle identification number (VIN).
Acura (Honda)
2003 Acura 3.2CL
2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL
2013-2016 Acura ILX
2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid
2003-2006 Acura MDX
2007-2016 Acura RDX
2005-2012 Acura RL
2009-2014 Acura TL
2009-2014 Acura TSX
2010-2013 Acura ZDX
Audi (VW)
2006-2013 Audi A3
2005-2008 Audi A4 Avant
2007-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet
2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan
2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet
2006-2011 Audi A6 Avant
2005-2011 Audi A6 Sedan
2009-2012 Audi Q5
2017 Audi R8
2008 Audi RS 4 Cabriolet
2007-2008 Audi RS 4 Sedan
2005-2008 Audi S4 Avant
2007-2009 Audi S4 Cabriolet
2005-2008 Audi S4 Sedan
2010-2012 Audi S5 Cabriolet
2007-2011 Audi S6 Sedan
2016-2017 Audi TT
BMW
2008-2013 BMW 1 Series
2000-2013 BMW 3 Series
2001-2003 BMW 5 Series
2013-2015 BMW X1
2007-2010 BMW X3
2001-2003 BMW X5
2007-2013 BMW X5
2008-2014 BMW X6
2010-2011 BMW X6 Hybrid
Cadillac (GM)
2007-2014 Cadillac Escalade
2007-2014 Cadillac Escalade ESV
2007-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT
Chevrolet (GM)
2007-2013 Chevrolet Avalanche
2007-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD
2007-2013 Chevrolet Silverado LD
2007-2014 Chevrolet Suburban
2007-2014 Chevrolet Tahoe
Chrysler
2005-2015 Chrysler 300
2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen
2007-2008 Chrysler Crossfire
Daimler Trucks North America (Sterling Bullet)
2008-2009 Sterling Bullet
Daimler Vans USA LLC (Sprinter)
2007-2009 Dodge Sprinter
2007-2017 Freightliner Sprinter
2010-2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Dodge/Ram (Chrysler)
Dodge Chargecars from 2018 to 2021 model years are affected by the recall
2008-2014 Dodge Challenger
2006-2015 Dodge Charger
2005-2011 Dodge Dakota
2004-2009 Dodge Durango
2005-2008 Dodge Magnum
2003-2008 Dodge Ram 1500/2500/3500 Pickup
2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup
2007-2010 Dodge Ram 3500 Cab Chassis
2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup
2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500/5500 Cab Chassis
Ferrari
2010-2015 Ferrari 458 Italia
2014-2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale
2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale A
2012-2015 Ferrari 458 Spider
2016-2017 Ferrari 488 GTB
2016-2017 Ferrari 488 Spider
2009-2014 Ferrari California
2015-2017 Ferrari California T
2013-2017 Ferrari F12
2016-2017 Ferrari F12 tdf
2016 Ferrari F60
2012-2016 Ferrari FF
2017 Ferrari GTC4Lusso
Fisker (Karma)
2012 Fisker Karma
Ford
2007-2010 Ford Edge
2006-2012 Ford Fusion
2005-2006 Ford GT
2005-2014 Ford Mustang
2004-2011 Ford Ranger
GMC (GM)
2007-2014 GMC Sierra HD
2007-2013 GMC Sierra LD
2007-2014 GMC Yukon
2007-2014 GMC Yukon XL
Honda
2001-2012 Honda Accord
2001-2011 Honda Civic
2003-2011 Honda Civic Hybrid
2001-2011 Honda Civic NGV
2010-2015 Honda Crosstour
2002-2011 Honda CR-V
2011-2015 Honda CR-Z
2003-2011 Honda Element
2010-2014 Honda FCX Clarity
2007-2013 Honda Fit
2013-2014 Honda Fit EV
2010-2014 Honda Insight
2002-2004 Honda Odyssey
2003-2015 Honda Pilot
2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline
Infiniti (Nissan)
2003-2008 Infiniti FX
2001 Infiniti I30
2002-2004 Infiniti I35
2006-2010 Infiniti M
2002-2003 Infiniti QX4
Jaguar
2009-2015 Jaguar XF
Jeep (Chrysler)
2007-2016 Jeep Wrangler
Land Rover (Jaguar Land Rover)
2007-2012 Land Rover Range Rover
Lexus (Toyota)
2007-2012 Lexus ES350
2010-2017 Lexus GX460
2006-2013 Lexus IS250/350
2010-2015 Lexus IS250C/350C
2008-2014 Lexus IS F
2012 Lexus LFA
2002-2010 Lexus SC430
Lincoln (Ford)
2007-2010 Lincoln MKX
2006-2012 Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ
Mazda
2004-2009 Mazda B-Series
2007-2012 Mazda CX-7
2007-2015 Mazda CX-9
2003-2013 Mazda6
2006-2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed6
2004-2006 Mazda MPV
2004-2011 Mazda RX-8
McLaren
2016-2017 McLaren 570
2015-2016 McLaren 650S
2016 McLaren 675LT
2012-2014 McLaren MP4-12C
2011 McLaren P1TM
2013-2015 McLaren P1TM
Mercedes Benz
2005-2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
2010-2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
2011-2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabrio
2010-2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe
2009-2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
2010-2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class
2009-2011 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class
2009-2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
2007-2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
2011-2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS-Class
Mercury (Ford)
2006-2011 Mercury Milan
Mitsubishi
2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV
2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV
2016-2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV
2004-2007 Mitsubishi Lancer
2004-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback
2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider
Nissan
The 2003 Nissan Sentra is among the models affected by the recal
2001-2003 Nissan Maxima
2002-2004 Nissan Pathfinder
2002-2006 Nissan Sentra
2007-2012 Nissan Versa
Pontiac (GM)
2003-2010 Pontiac Vibe
Saab (GM)
2005-2006 Saab 9-2x
2006-2011 Saab 9-3
2006-2009 Saab 9-5
Saturn (GM)
2008-2009 Saturn Astra
Scion (Toyota)
2008-2015 Scion XB
Subaru
2003-2006 Subaru Baja
2009-2013 Subaru Forester
2004-2011 Subaru Impreza (Including WRX/STI)
2003-2014 Subaru Legacy
2003-2014 Subaru Outback
2006-2014 Subaru Tribeca
2012-2014 Subaru WRX/STI
Tesla
2012-2016 Tesla Model S
Toyota
2010-2016 Toyota 4Runner
2003-2013 Toyota Corolla
2003-2013 Toyota Corolla Matrix
2004-2005 Toyota Rav4
2002-2007 Toyota Sequoia
2011-2014 Toyota Sienna
2003-2006 Toyota Tundra
2006-2011 Toyota Yaris (Hatch Back)
2007-2012 Toyota Yaris (Sedan)
Volkswagen
2009-2017 Volkswagen CC
2010-2014 Volkswagen Eos
2010-2014 Volkswagen Golf
2013 Volkswagen Golf R
2009-2013 Volkswagen GTI
2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat
2006-2010 Volkswagen Passat Sedan
2006-2010 Volkswagen Passat Wagon
2017-2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
Alarmingly, two out of five of these are in a condition where they are most likely to explode, according to watchdogs.