The Takata Airbag Recall affects many different vehicles. If you are wondering if your vehicle is affected, you may want to check the Ford Owner website. This site contains a list of affected vehicles. Some vehicles are listed incorrectly. The NHTSA has corrected the information and is working with automakers to fix the problem.
General Motors
General Motors is recalling airbags in some vehicles because they may have a problem with the manufacturer Takata. The company is notifying affected vehicle owners and instructing them to take their cars to a local dealership to get the problem fixed. Once a problem is identified, a technician will install a new front passenger airbag in the affected vehicle. The replacement airbag is expected to be available in early March.
Takata airbags use a propellant called ammonium nitrate that can degrade over time. Exposure to moisture and heat can cause the airbag to rupture. This can send metal fragments into the car’s cabin. This can be fatal or cause severe damage.
The NHTSA found that the defect in airbag inflators can cause deadly explosions. The defect has caused death and serious injury in a number of vehicles, including heavy-duty trucks. Thousands of Americans have already been affected by this problem. The company says it will abide by the NHTSA decision and will recall any affected vehicles.
The problem with Takata airbags has been identified in two different types of vehicles. One affected model uses a driver’s side airbag, and one for a front passenger. The front passenger airbag contains a plastic inflator that may not inflate properly.
Honda
A large number of Honda vehicles have been recalled due to defective Takata airbags. The company has recalled more than 24 million vehicles worldwide. While these airbags are not sold in the United States, they are in nearly one-third of Honda vehicles in Japan. Fortunately, most of these vehicles have not been recalled, but the company says it is investigating the matter further.
The Takata airbags were recalled due to the danger they posed to drivers and passengers. These airbags are designed to deploy violently when the vehicle crashes. The defect can cause fatal injuries or death. In one case, a woman died in a crash caused by an airbag rupture.
In other cases, airbags fail to deploy properly. The inflators used by Takata do not have a desiccant to absorb moisture. As a result, excessive humidity could cause the inflator to fail, resulting in shrapnel being released. Several fatalities have been linked to defective Takata airbags. The company has since sold its assets to Key Safety Systems, another supplier to the auto industry.
Honda’s latest recall adds to its already large list of vehicle recalls. This time, it is focusing on popular models, including the Pilot and TSX. This recall has affected a number of cars, including models made from 2001 to 2011. The recall affects vehicles manufactured in Canada and the United States.
Mercedes-Benz
In an attempt to prevent any further injuries from Takata airbag glitches, Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain vehicles. The company has notified owners of affected vehicles via mail, and is currently working on repairing recalled airbags. The company will also reimburse owners who paid for repairs.
The recall covers 845,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Models affected include the C-class, R-class, and SLS AMG. In addition, the recall includes 2007-2014 Sprinter vans with Mercedes, Dodge, or Freightliner badges. Although the recall has been ongoing for years, Mercedes-Benz only began notifying owners of affected vehicles in the past year.
In April of this year, the manufacturer of Takata airbags announced that it will replace airbags in about 500,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The problem is that the metal inflator of the airbag can rupture, sending shrapnel throughout the car. In some cases, first responders have reported injuries similar to those of a shooting or stabbing. For those whose cars have been recalled, Mercedes-Benz dealers can perform free repairs or replace defective airbags.
Mercedes-Benz is among the carmakers whose airbags have been linked to numerous deaths and injuries. While this problem has largely affected rival brands, Mercedes-Benz has avoided the issue by avoiding recalls for some of its models. However, the company has also been accused of ignoring warnings and failing to fix defective airbags in its vehicles.
