Tag: airbag
Safety Officials Move to Force Recall of 52 Million Airbag Inflators
U.S. government safety officials are moving to force a recall for 52 million airbag inflators in vehicles manufactured by 12 auto-makers.
Safety Officials Demand Recall of 67 Million ARC Airbag Inflators
ARC Automotive, of Knoxville, Tennessee, has rejected a government demand to recall 67 million airbag inflators due to a risk of explosions.
BMW Says ‘Do Not Drive’ 90,000 Vehicles With Dangerous Airbags
BMW issued a "do not drive" order for 90,000 older-model vehicles with Takata airbags that can explode and spew deadly metal shrapnel.
Audi Recalls 62,000 Older Vehicles for Defective Takata Airbags
Audi recalled over 62,000 vehicles from the 2000 to 2002 model-years to replace defective Takata airbags that pose a risk of injury or death.
Volvo Recalls 54,000 Sedans After Air Bag Shrapnel Kills Driver
Volvo recalled S60 and S80 sedans from the 2001-2003 model-years in hot and humid regions after metal shrapnel from an air bag killed a driver last year.
Takata Recalls 10 Million Replacement Airbag Inflators in U.S.
Takata is recalling 10 million replacement air bag inflators in the U.S. because they can explode and shoot deadly pieces of metal.
Honda to Recall 1.2 Million Vehicles Over Defective Takata Airbags
Honda Motor Corp. has announced plans to recall about 1.2 million Honda and Acura vehicles to replace faulty Takata airbag inflators which can explode without warning, severely injuring and even killing occupants inside the cab.
Toyota and Ford Expand Airbag Recall After Death
Toyota and Ford are expanding recalls for vehicles with Takata air bags after the driver of a 2006 Ford Ranger died from an explosion.
Mitsubishi Recalls 84,000 Mirages Over Potentially Defective Airbags
Mitsubishi Motors Corp. is recalling nearly 84,000 subcompact Mirage cars in the U.S. because of a wiring problem that may cause the airbags to fail during a crash.
Exploding Airbag Kills Man Repairing 2001 Honda Accord
Honda has confirmed that an 12th person in the United States has been killed by an exploding Takata airbag, but this time the death was not the result of a car crash — he was fixing the car.