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Despite a long string of recalls that began more than two decades ago, about 6.2 million vehicles with potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators remain on U.S. roads today. On Wednesday ...
Ford and Mazda have issued do-not-drive warnings covering more than 457,000 vehicles that contain recalled Takata airbags. ... Ford customers should check the automaker's recalls website to see if ...
On November 18, 2014, the NHTSA ordered Takata to initiate a nationwide airbag recall. The action came as 10 automakers in the U.S. recalled hundreds of thousands of cars equipped with potentially faulty air bags manufactured by Takata. [27] As of May 19, 2015, Takata is now responsible for the largest auto recall in history.
The following vehicles were already listed on the NHTSA website for a Takata air bag recall prior to Nissan's recall on Wednesday: Infiniti. 2003-2008 Infiniti FX. 2001 Infiniti I30. 2002-2004 ...
Takata used volatile ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion to inflate air bags in a crash. But the chemical propellant can deteriorate over time when exposed to high temperatures and humidity.
Toyota urges owners of certain 2003 to 2005 models to stop driving and get free safety repairs for recalled Takata airbags. Around 50,000 vehicles are involved.
Takata air bags caused at least 26 deaths in the United States and left more than 400 occupants with injuries that included blinding and maiming. It’s also the largest auto recall in history .
General Motors is recalling nearly 900 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada with Takata air bag inflators that could explode and hurl shrapnel in a crash. The company says in documents posted Tuesday ...