More than 1 million vehicles with Takata air bags are under recall, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The recalls were issued Dec. 4 for 1.4 million vehicles with defective air bags. Federal officials said long-term exposure to high heat and humidity can cause the air bags to explode when deployed.
These vehicles contain defective non-azide driver inflators that could underinflate or explode if they’re deployed.
Brands included in the recall include Acura, Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge Rams, Ferrari, Ford, GMC, Honda, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mercury, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn, Subaru, Tesla, Toyota and Volkswagen.
The NHTSA has a full list of vehicles affected by the recall. Find out if your vehicle is affected by clicking here.
The Takata inflator scandal first began in 2013. The Japanese company reportedly used ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion and inflate the air bags, but the chemical's reaction to high temperatures and humidity caused the canister to blow apart. Twenty-four people have been killed and hundreds more injured by the inflators around the globe.
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