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Takata Fined $14,000 a Day by NHTSA Investigation over Exploding Airbag
Takata Fined $14,000 a Day by NHTSA Investigation The United States is fining Takata $14,000 a day for failing to cooperate with the government’s investigation of the company’s defective airbags. The U.S. transportation secretary, Anthony Foxx shared that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued two orders in 2014 calling for Takata to provide…
Read MoreTakata, plaintiffs tussle over access to airbag inflators for testing – Automotive News
Takata, plaintiffs tussle over access to airbag inflators for testing Automotive News Such work has proven crucial in recent defect cases. It was the work of Georgia attorney Lance Cooper that provided the major breakthrough to identify the underlying defect in General Motors ignition switches that had evaded regulators and GM for years. Complicating matters…
Read MoreTakata Refuses to Expand Recall Leaving Auto Manufacturers with Large Burden or Penalties
Takata Refuses to Expand Recall Leaving Auto Manufacturers with Large Burden or Penalties Close to 8 million vehicles by 10 different auto manufacturers have been recalled this year due to Takata’s exploding airbags. The airbags could inflate in minor accidents or without cause sending pieces of shrapnel into the driver’s body which could result in…
Read MoreTakata airbag recall: Is your vehicle on the list?
Takata Airbag Recall Lawyer The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is now advising nearly 8 million drivers to take “immediate action” against defective airbags that could explode and harm occupants. In a post on its website, NHTSA shared a message urging consumers to have their airbags replaced immediately if their vehicle was on the recalled…
Read MoreEight auto makers issue recall for Takata exploding air bags
Takata exploding air bag recall Although air bags do a great job at helping save lives, when designed defectively they can cause severe injuries and possibly death. Eight major car makers have joined in a recall for vehicles that are equipped with air bags that could explode under certain circumstances. In 2013, Takata, a major…
Read MoreRecall Round-Up November 16, 2021
Recall Round-Up: November 16, 2021 This edition of Recall Round-Up features recalls from Hyundai, Hanna Andersson, Ellume Health, and an update on the Volvo airbag recall. Hyundai issues two recalls surrounding seat belt pretensioners as well as brake line fluid. Hyundai, which has been the subject of multiple recalls during 2021, has issued two more.…
Read MoreConsumer Reports Pushes for Standard Safety Features – Lance Cooper
Consumer Reports Pushes for Standard Safety Features by Lance Cooper Consumer Reports recently announced a program entitled, “Speaking Up for Fairness.” This program highlights the role that Consumer Reports has played in making sure that automakers incorporate safety features standard in all their vehicles. I am sure many of you have heard of Consumer Reports. …
Read MoreMillions of Defective Airbags Under Investigation
Millions of Defective Airbags Under Investigation NHTSA announced they are expanding their investigation into 12 million vehicles for potentially defective airbags. Most of the news lately has been about exploding airbags manufactured by Takata. This investigation, however, seeks to explain why millions of airbags units manufactured by ZF have failed to deploy in an accident.…
Read MoreRecall Round-Up: February 1, 2019
We are back! Despite a government shutdown, there are people still diligently working to make sure consumers are aware of potentially dangerous products or automobiles. We’ve gathered their announcements and included short summaries below in our recurring series “Recall Round-Up“. We start our 2019 posts covering an expanded Takata recall and cover several other recalls…
Read MoreRecall Round-Up: October 5, 2018
Recall Round-Up: October 5, 2018 We scour the internet to bring you the latest information on product and automotive recalls in this recurring series: Recall Round-Up. This week we provide recall details on a Boy Scouts of America painted uniform piece with high concentration of lead, a defective camping axe sold at Walmart and an expanded…
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