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Takata Air Bag Recall Potentially Expanding to 7 more Automakers
Takata Air Bag Recall Potentially Expanding to 7 more Automakers Seven more automakers could be facing large recalls due to the fact they use airbag inflators manufactured by Takata. As of this year, there have been nearly 23.4 million Takata airbag inflators recalled on 19.2 million vehicles in the United States due to the fact…
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Auto Safety Technology Becomes Large Factor in Customer Satisfaction
Auto Safety Technology Becomes Large Factor in Customer Satisfaction A recent study revealed that as cars move towards becoming autonomous, consumers are valuing auto safety technology more and more in customer satisfaction. According to the J.D. Power’s annual “APEAL” survey, blind spot detection, parking assist and lane departure warnings are among the most popular safety…
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Second Company Investigated for Airbag Inflator Defects
Second Company Investigated for Airbag Inflator Defects Exploding airbags could be an issue for more than just one manufacturer. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating inflators made by ARC Automotive Inc., for improper deployment. The investigation was opened just weeks after Takata, a Japanese airbag manufacturer, recalled 33.8 million defective inflators. At…
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Honda confirms 8th fatality from defective Takata airbags
Honda confirms 8th fatality from defective Takata airbags Honda confirmed the eighth death from a ruptured Takata airbag inflator in Los Angeles, California after an investigation. Last September, Jewel Brangman was driving a 2001 Honda Civic rental when she was involved in a car accident. The investigation shows that her fatality was likely the result…
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Honda confirms another death due to Takata airbag
Honda confirms another death due to Takata airbag Honda has confirmed another death as a result of the rupture of a defective Takata airbag. This is the seventh death worldwide associated with the defective Takata airbags. The airbags have potential to explode too forcefully sending out metal or plastic shrapnel into occupants. Honda recently reported…
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Takata issues largest product recall in history, 34 million vehicles
Takata issues largest product recall in history, 34 million vehicles Nearly 35 million vehicles in the United States are being recalled in what is expected to be the largest recall of consumer products in U.S. history. The number of vehicles being recalled for defective Takata airbags has now doubled. The defect has already been tied…
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Toyota and Nissan expand Takata recall to nearly 6.6 million vehicles
Toyota and Nissan expand Takata recall to nearly 6.6 million vehicles Toyota and Nissan have issued a recall of an additional 6.56 million vehicles with defective Takata airbags. Toyota’s recall affects 5 million vehicles across the globe including 637,000 in the United States, 1.4 million in Japan and 18,000 in Canada. The recall affects 35…
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Nissan Expands Recall after Louisiana Injury
Nissan Expands Recall after Louisiana Injury Nissan is expanding a Takata airbag recall to 45,000 additional small vehicles after a woman was severely injured in a similar vehicle that was not recalled. Sabra Wilson was a passenger in a 2006 Nissan Sentra, when the passenger airbag exploded during a minor crash causing her to suffer…
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Honda Expands Takata Airbag Recall to Nearly 105,000 More Vehicles
Honda Expands Takata Airbag Recall to Nearly 105,000 More Vehicles The already very long list of vehicles recalled for exploding Takata airbags is continuing to grow. Honda expanded its recall to 104,871 more vehicles, including its 2001 Honda Accord, 2004 Honda Civic, and 2008 Honda Pilot. The expanded recall affects vehicles nationwide, instead of just…
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Toyota, Honda, and Fiat Chrysler issue ‘follow up’ recalls for 2.12 million vehicles
Toyota, Honda, and Fiat Chrysler issue ‘follow up’ recalls for 2.12 million vehicles Recalls only make a difference if they fix the problem. For 2.12 million vehicles with defective control units, this is not the case. The defective electronic control units could cause airbags in vehicles to inadvertently deploy, resulting in severe injuries or even…
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