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Honda Recalls 2016 CR-Vs for Exploding Airbags
Honda Recalls 2016 CR-Vs for Exploding Airbags Honda Motor Co. is recalling some of its 2016 CR-V models for a new Takata airbag defect. The CR-V is the top selling crossover/SUV in the United States. The potentially deadly defect, involves a manufacturing defect in the metal housing surrounding the driver’s airbag inflator. The inflator could…
Read MoreTakata 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 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 MoreHonda Civic Scores Highest for Small Cars in New Crash Test
Honda Civic Scores Highest for Small Cars in New Crash Test In a new insurance industry crash test, the Honda Civic was the only small car to earn a top rating. The test measured the damages and injuries when a car crashes into an immovable object such as a post or tree from an angle on 25%…
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