Cars.com finds NHTSA misreported Takata AIRBAG RECALL
NHTSA launched its VIN lookup to search for outstanding recalls on vehicles last year, and it also mandated that automakers offer similar capabilities. Unfortunately, Cars.com found major flaws in the governments database for the Takata airbag campaign.
Toyota Recalls 124,050 Avalon Sedans for Airbag Issue
Toyota Motor Corp said it was recalling about 124,050 Avalon large sedans globally, with most in the United States, to fix an electrical issue that may cause the front airbags to inadvertently deploy.
The Takata Airbag Recall Explodes Like A Takata Airbag
At the rate were going, every car thats ever been equipped with a potentially explosive and lethal Takata airbag will be recalled. Yesterday Nissan and Toyota expanded their airbag recall by 6.5 million cars; today, according��.
Chrysler Yields to Urging on Takata Airbag Recall
BMW America, the sole remaining automaker to limit the recall to high-humidity areas, has said it is evaluating the situation.. Chrysler says it will recall 3.3 million additional cars worldwide to fix defective airbags made by Takata, bowing to pressure from federal regulators.
Toyota Adds 637000 Vehicles to Air Bag Recall - DailyFinance
Toyota is recalling 637000 vehicles as part of a global recall to replace possibly defective air bags that could rupture and send shrapnel into occupants.
Takata doubles the size of its massive AIRBAG RECALL; now.
DETROIT (AP) ��� A person briefed on the matter says air bag maker Takata Corp. has agreed to declare 33.8 million of its inflator mechanisms defective, nearly doubling the number recalled in the U.S. so far.
U.S. Regulators Call for Takata Airbag Recall to Be Extended Nationwide
Facing growing criticism, a federal agency moved to widen a safety recall that has been limited to a few areas associated with high humidity.. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, facing growing criticism, calls on automakers to conduct nationwide recall of vehicles that contain drivers-side airbags made by Takata Corporation; move would expand recall that had been mostly limited to two states and two territories with high humidity.
Toyota Expands Takata Airbag Recall to Include RAV4, Sequoia, and Tundra
The vast recalls surrounding the Takata-supplied airbags have now grown to include even more of the popular Toyota models, including the RAV4 crossovers, Tundra pickup trucks, and Sequoia SUVs. The recall stems from issues found with the airbags .
Airbag Is Approved, but Ski Racers Are Largely Shunning It for Now
The use of an airbag safety device has not gained acceptance among the sport’s professionals yet, despite the risk of serious injury that competitors face in violent crashes.. International Ski Federation approves airbag safety device that could prevent many injuries but most world-class skiers are hesitant to wear them, fearing negative impact on performance; federation will wait until devices are being made by more than one company before mandating them in competition.
Takata Expands Airbag Recall To Nearly 34 Million Vehicles
Takata, the Japanese airbag manufacturer, has agreed to expand the number of vehicles with defective airbags to nearly 34 million, according to U.S. federal regulators. MELISSA BLOCK, HOST: And now to the largest auto recall in U.S. history. The.
Nissan faces U.S. safety probe into AIRBAG RECALL
WASHINGTON (Bloomberg) -- U.S. regulators are looking into whether a recall last year by Nissan Motor Corp. failed to fix a flaw in the airbag control systems on almost 1 million vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety��.
Honda, Daihatsu add 5 million cars to Takata airbag recall
TOKYO -- The global Takata airbag recall expanded by millions more vehicles for the second time in as many days today, with Honda Motor Co. and Daihatsu calling back more inflators. The latest recalls affect some 4.89��.
2004-2006 Nissan Sentra, 2004 Pathfinder Added To Takata Recall: Over.
Last week, Nissan announced that it was adding 1.56 million vehicles to the long list of cars, trucks, and SUVs that have been recalled worldwide to replace potentially deadly airbags manufactured by Takata. At the time, the automaker didnt offer.
Takata airbag inflator recall expanded to estimated 33.8.
UPDATE: NHTSA has officially announced the expansion of the Takata airbag inflator recall to about 34 million vehicles nationwide, and the agency is coordinating with automakers. The supplier is also finally acknowledging��.
Auto Airbag Maker Continental Named in GM Recall Suit
Plaintiffs lawyers are seeking to draw Continental Automotive Systems U.S., the maker of airbag systems in recalled General Motors Co vehicles, into litigation over an ignition-switch defect that has been linked to 13 deaths.
Auto Airbag Maker Continental Named in GM Recall Suit
Plaintiffs lawyers are seeking to draw Continental Automotive Systems US, the maker of airbag systems in recalled General Motors Co vehicles, into litigation over an ignition-switch defect that has been linked to 13 deaths.
Global Air Bag Recall Tally Hits 36 Million as Honda Weighs In
Air bag manufacturer Takata has agreed to declare 33.8 million of its inflator mechanisms defective on Tuesday, a move that will lead to the largest-ever U.S. auto recall. The announcement was made Tuesday afternoon by the National Highway Traffic.
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But after months of pushing, Foxx said airbag manufacturer Takata is giving in to the record setting recall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, believes moisture from humidity leaks into the airbag inflator, changing the.
How are drivers affected by the Takata AIRBAG RECALL?
2. seconds. Congresswoman dodges questions about Native American remark, gesture. 2: 54. post a comment. Drivers of affected vehicles in the airbag recall wonder how, with so many cars involved, they can get their vehicles fixed in a timely manner.
Autoliv Says to Supply Airbag Inflators to Be Used by Honda
Autoliv will supply replacement airbag inflators to be used by Honda Motor Company in the United States, Autoliv said on Wednesday.
Agency Tells Automakers to Speed Up Airbag Fixes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sent a letter on Wednesday to 10 major automakers and Takata, the airbags maker, asking about the recall.. National Highway Traffic Safety Admin sends later to 10 major automakers and airbag manufacturer Takata, urging companies to mount a faster response to dangerously defective airbags; letter follows increased federal scrutiny over how agency handled recall.
Takata To Recall 34 Million U.S. Cars In Largest Product.
Takata, the beleaguered Japanese auto parts supplier currently under fire for deaths and injuries related to explosive airbags, has agreed to a recall of 33.8 million U.S. cars with those airbags for what is believed to be the��.
Honda exec says latest airbag recall may impact Japan sales
TOKYO (Reuters) -- Honda Motor Co. could see an impact on sales in Japan from its plans to recall some 5 million cars to replace potentially fatal airbags made by troubled supplier Takata Corp., a top executive said today.
Honda to Recall 11,381 Vehicles in India for Faulty Airbags.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (HMC) announced that it is recalling 11381 vehicles in India in order to replace their faulty airbags.
BMW Joins in Expansion of Takata Airbag Recalls
BMW joined four other automakers in making nationwide recalls, saying it would replace airbags in 140,000 3 Series vehicles,. BMW says it will replace airbags made by Takata Corporation in around 140,000 BMW 3 series vehicles, produced between January 2004 and August 2006, in the United States.
Takata Airbag Recall Faces Rising Scrutiny
Two senators demanded wider recalls and a House committee said it wanted a fuller accounting of how the recalls were handled.. Capitol Hill increases pressure on Takata and federal safety regulators as Sens Richard Blumenthal and Edward J Markey demand wider recalls to fix millions of defective airbags; House Committee demands fuller accounting of how recalls were handled.
Toyota and Nissan Expand Takata Airbag Recall by Millions of Vehicles
Toyota said Wednesday it was recalling nearly 5 million more vehicles globally for the airbag inflator problem. Some 637,000 of the vehicles are in the United States. In Japan, it is recalling nearly 1.4 million vehicles. The recall affects 35 models.
Honda to Recall 11381 Vehicles in India for Faulty Airbags
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (HMC - Analyst Report) announced that it is recalling 11,381 vehicles in India in order to replace their faulty airbags. Honda made this announcement following its recall of nearly 5 million vehicles from around the world for the.
Takata doubling US recall for defective air bags to 34 million vehicles
The recall involves passenger and driver-side air bag inflators in vehicles made by 11 automakers, the U.S. Department of Transportation, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Takata said. It expands on the 16.6 million vehicles called.
Exclusive: Hondas Takata Airbag Recall Could Top 1 Million-Source
Honda Motor Co expects to recall vehicles with potentially defective air bags, a move that could expand a massive, multi-company air-bag recall by more than a million, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.
Toyota Recalls 30,000 Minivans for Airbag Problem
The automaker said a plastic hand grip mounted near the side-curtain airbag in the second row could contact passengers if the airbag deployed.
Takata AIRBAG RECALL doubles to 34M over shrapnel concerns.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) ��� Takata is nearly doubling the size of its already massive recall for faulty airbags, according to a government source. The move makes it the largest auto recall in history. There have been at least��.
At Senate Airbag Hearing, Evasion and Uncertainty
The hearing sought to discover why the problem with exploding airbags, linked to at least five deaths, had yet to be solved.. Senior Takata Corp executive Hiroshi Shimizu testifies in Senate hearing to examine lethal defect in companys airbags; offers condolences to accident victims, but provides only halting answers to questions and stops short of suggesting that company takes full responsibility for five reported deaths.
New Recall by Honda After Death in Malaysia Is Tied to Takata Airbag
The fatality is the first outside the United States to be linked to defective airbags made by Takata.. Honda confirms that driver of one of its cars died after airbag made by Takata Corporation exploded, fifth death linked to defect; confirmation comes as scrutiny intensifies from lawmakers and federal prosecutors over defective Takata airbags.
Expansion of Toyota air bag recall includes 637000 U.S. vehicles
DETROIT (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp is recalling 637,000 vehicles in the United States as part of a massive expansion of a global recall to replace potentially defective air bags that could rupture and send shrapnel into occupants. The vehicles are.
Ford to Recall About 850,000 Cars to Fix Airbag Deployment Glitch
Ford Motor Co said it will recall about 850,000 cars in the United States to fix a software glitch that could lead to a short circuit, delaying the deployment of airbags in the event of a crash.
Takata airbag recall affects 34 million vehicles | WGN Radio.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has created a website at http://www.safercar.gov/rs/takata/index.html where they will assemble a list of vehicles affected by this recall as the information becomes available.
Airbag maker announces largest auto recall ever; see if your.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney ��� May 19, 2015) ��� Takata is nearly doubling the size of its already massive recall for faulty airbags, making it the largest auto recall in history. The company has already recalled airbags used in about��.
Japan Addresses Takata Airbag Flaw
The Transport Ministry plans to force expanded recalls of Takata devices, reflecting growing unease about the problem and its implications for Japanese carmakers.. Japans Transportation Min Akihiro Ohta says his ministry plans to force expanded recalls of Takata-made airbags; newly active approach in Japan comes as American authorities have tightened scrutiny of Takata and the automakers that use its products.
Exclusive: Hondas Takata Airbag Recall Could Top 1 Million-Source
Honda Motor Co expects to recall vehicles with potentially defective air bags, a move that could expand a massive, multi-company air bag recall by more than a million, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.
Airbag Fault Causes Recalls
. accidental release of air bag in 1 car prompts GM to recall 2,000 74 and 75 Cadillacs with safety device (S)
Jeep Cherokees to Be Recalled to Upgrade Airbag Software
Chrysler will recall more than 228,000 vehicles because their airbags could unexpectedly inflate without a crash.. Chrysler will recall more than 228,000 Jeep Cherokees because their airbags could unexpectedly deploy even without a crash; it will upgrade airbag software.
Major airbag recall leaves questions unanswered
At last count, there were more than 135 million cars on the roads of America. The government announced Tuesday that one out of four is being recalled because of potentially deadly airbags. Thats 34 million vehicles, the largest auto recall in U.S.
Exploding Airbag Recall In May, 2015, Expands -- 34 Million Vehicles Affected.
The newest recall of airbags due to a possibility that the propellant found in the airbag inflators could cause them to explode has consumers wondering if their vehicle is on the recall list. In order to discover if a car or SUV or minivan is on the.
Largest auto recall ever, faulty airbags could explode.
Takata is nearly doubling the size of its already massive recall for faulty airbags, making it the largest auto recall in history. The company has already recalled airbags used in about 18 million vehicles for the problem.
Takatas Tough Week: Honda, Lexus, Nissan, Pontiac, Toyota Add 11.5 Million.
Investigators are still trying to determine whats making Takatas airbags explode. Their best guess is that the incidents are linked to high humidity. As a result, many recalls have been focused on humid areas of the U.S., like states along the Gulf.
Tiny Airbag Recall Issued for 2015 Dodge Challenger
The Chrysler Group has issued a very small recall for the 2015 Dodge Challenger due to a concern that part of the airbag system may not have been installed correctly and if the airbag has not been properly installed, it may not provide proper.
Global Air Bag Recall Tally Hits 36 Million as Honda Weighs In
Honda on Thursday recalled close to 5 million vehicles fitted with potentially faulty Takata Corp air bag inflators, as investigations showed the problem beh.
Takata Doubles Airbag Inflator Recall to 34 Million Cars.
Takata is recalling defective airbags in nearly 34 million cars -- double what it originally recalled over the past year. Read more at Car and Driver.
Takata airbag recalls add another 5 million vehicles - Autoblog
The Takata airbag inflator recall expanded by about 6.5 million vehicles recently when Toyota and Nissan announced global expansions to replace the faulty parts. You can add another 5 million more as Honda and Daihatsu��.
Audi Recalls 102,000 Cars for Airbag Defect
A software problem could affect the airbags in some A4 and S4 sedans and Allroad wagons; N.H.T.S.A. investigates Honda motorcycles.
Is your car part of a Takata air bag recall?
The recall of 17 million vehicles in the U.S. to replace front air bags is as complicated as it is potentially deadly and consumers cannot afford to ignore it. There are cars and trucks from 10 different automakers and numerous brands with air bags.