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automotive-safety1 year ago

"Stellantis and Chrysler Recall Over 300,000 Vehicles for Airbag Safety Concerns"

Stellantis is recalling nearly 318,000 Dodge and Chrysler sedans worldwide due to a defect in the side air bag inflators that could cause them to explode and hurl metal fragments at occupants. The recall covers certain models from 2018 through 2021, with the company attributing the issue to moisture entering the inflators due to a manufacturing defect. Stellantis has reported seven warranty claims and customer assistance reports, but no injuries. The company will replace both side air bag modules, and owners will be notified starting May 3. The recall is unrelated to previous Takata air bag recalls, and Stellantis estimates that 1% of the inflators are defective.

via The Associated Press|
#air-bag-recall#automotive-safety#dodge-and-chrysler
automotive-safety1 year ago

"Toyota Urges Immediate Repairs for 50,000 Vehicles Over Air Bag Risk"

Toyota has issued a "Do Not Drive" advisory for approximately 50,000 U.S. vehicles, including certain models of the 2003-2004 Corolla, 2003-2004 Corolla Matrix, and the 2004-2005 RAV4, due to a faulty Takata air bag inflator that poses a risk of explosion and serious injury. This warning is part of the ongoing Takata air bag recall, which has affected millions of vehicles and resulted in numerous injuries and fatalities. Toyota is offering free repairs or replacements for the affected air bags and urges owners to check if their vehicle is involved in the recall.

via NPR|
#air-bag-recall#automotive-safety#nhtsa
automotive-safety1 year ago

"Toyota Urges Immediate Action for 50,000 Vehicles Over Deadly Air Bag Risk"

Toyota has issued a "do not drive" advisory to 50,000 car owners due to potentially deadly air bag issues in certain Corolla, Corolla Matrix, and RAV4 vehicles, urging them to contact their local dealer for a no-charge repair or replacement. The affected vehicles are part of an urgent air bag safety recall related to Takata air bag inflators, which could cause serious injury or death if deployed. The warning covers specific model years, and the company is reaching out to customers through various channels to address the issue.

via Fox Business|
#air-bag-recall#automotive-safety#safety-advisory
automotive-safety1 year ago

"Deadly Airbag Alert: Toyota Recalls 50,000 US Cars, Urges Immediate Repairs"

Toyota is recalling 50,000 older US vehicles, including certain Corolla, Corolla Matrix, and Rav 4 models, due to potentially deadly Takata airbag inflators that could explode and cause serious harm to motorists. This recall is part of the larger issue of more than 67 million Takata airbag inflators being recalled in the US by over 20 automakers, making it the largest auto safety callback in history. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has not yet commented on the situation.

via The Guardian|
#airbag-recall#automotive-safety#national-highway-traffic-safety-administration
auto-recall1 year ago

"Toyota Urges Immediate Repairs for 50,000 Vehicles Over Airbag Safety Concerns"

Toyota and General Motors have issued an urgent warning for owners of about 61,000 older Corolla, Matrix, RAV4, and Pontiac Vibe models to stop driving them due to the risk of Takata air bag inflators exploding and hurling shrapnel. The affected vehicles are from the 2003 and 2004 model years, with most in the U.S. Owners are advised to contact local dealers for repair options instead of driving the cars in, as the air bags can cause serious injury or death. Takata's use of volatile ammonium nitrate in the air bags has led to the largest series of auto recalls in U.S. history.

via WPVI-TV|
#airbag-recall#auto-recall#general-motors
auto-recall1 year ago

"Toyota and GM Issue Urgent Recall for Old Corolla, Matrix, and RAV4 Models Due to Airbag Safety Concerns"

Toyota and General Motors have issued an urgent warning for about 61,000 older Corolla, Matrix, RAV4, and Pontiac Vibe models, advising owners to stop driving them due to the risk of Takata air bag inflators exploding and hurling shrapnel. The affected vehicles are from the 2003 and 2004 model years, with most in the U.S. Owners are urged to contact local dealers for repair options, as the air bags can cause serious injury or death. The recall is part of the largest series of auto recalls in U.S. history, prompted by the potential for dangerous malfunctions in Takata inflators.

via WLS-TV|
#airbag-recall#auto-recall#general-motors
business1 year ago

"Toyota Urges Immediate Repairs for 50,000 Vehicles Over Airbag Safety Concerns"

Toyota and General Motors are urging owners of certain older Corolla, Matrix, RAV4, and Pontiac Vibe models to stop driving them due to the risk of Takata air bag inflators exploding and hurling shrapnel. The urgent warning covers vehicles from the 2003 and 2004 model years, with most of the affected vehicles in the U.S. Owners are advised to contact local dealers for repair options, and can check if their cars are affected by entering their vehicle identification number on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Takata's use of volatile ammonium nitrate in air bag inflators has led to the largest series of auto recalls in U.S. history, with at least 26 deaths in the U.S. and 30 worldwide attributed to the issue.

via OregonLive|
#air-bag-recall#business#car-recall
automotive2 years ago

BMW Recalls SUVs in US Over Deadly Takata Airbag Issue, Raising Concerns

BMW has issued a recall of 486 SUVs in the US due to a deadly airbag issue caused by a malfunctioning driver-side airbag inflator manufactured by ARC Automotive and used by Takata. The airbags have been linked to 27 deaths and over 400 injuries in the US alone. The affected BMW models include X3, X4, and X5 SUVs built in 2014. Takata airbags containing ARC inflators can degrade over time, causing them to rupture and shoot metal shards into the passenger compartment. The NHTSA advises drivers to check their vehicle identification number (VIN) in the recall database. Takata has had about 67 million airbags recalled globally, and the NHTSA predicts that the recall will expand to include 52 million units by 2024.

via Daily Mail|
#airbag-recall#arc-automotive#automotive
automotive2 years ago

"BMW Recalls Vehicles Due to Dangerous Takata Air Bag Inflators"

BMW is recalling 486 SUVs in the U.S. due to concerns that the driver's air bag inflators, manufactured by Takata, could rupture in a crash, potentially causing injury or death. This recall raises questions about the safety of the approximately 30 million Takata inflators currently under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Takata inflators have been linked to at least 26 deaths in the U.S. and 30 deaths worldwide. The recall comes after a complaint was filed regarding a ruptured air bag in a 2014 BMW X3, and preliminary investigations suggest a manufacturing problem during a specific period. BMW will replace the air bags free of charge, and affected owners will be notified starting January 16.

via The Associated Press|
#air-bag-inflators#automotive#bmw
automotive2 years ago

BMW Recalls SUVs Due to Takata Air Bag Inflator Explosion

BMW is recalling 486 SUVs in the U.S. due to concerns that the driver's air bag inflators, manufactured by Takata, may rupture in a crash, potentially causing injury or death. The recall raises questions about the safety of approximately 30 million Takata inflators currently under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Takata's use of volatile ammonium nitrate, which can deteriorate over time, has led to numerous deaths and injuries worldwide. The BMW recall involves vehicles from the 2014 model year and includes a moisture-absorbing chemical called a dessicant, which was not part of previous recalls. The investigation into Takata air bags with dessicants covers over 30 million inflators in more than 200 models from various automakers.

via ABC News|
#air-bag-inflators#automotive#bmw
automotive2 years ago

GM recalls 1 million SUVs for airbag inflator issue.

General Motors has recalled almost one million three-row crossover SUVs due to airbag inflators that could rupture unintentionally in a crash. The recall includes 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia. The recall is not related to the Takata airbag recall, which was the largest recall in automotive history. GM may be operating out of an abundance of caution due to the Takata airbag recall. The supplier of the airbag inflators is U.S.-based ARC Automotive, and the reason for the ruptures remains unknown.

via WGN TV Chicago|
#airbag-recall#automotive#gm
automotive-safety2 years ago

Airbag Manufacturer Defies US Government's Call for 67 Million Inflator Recall

ARC Automotive, a manufacturer of airbag components in Tennessee, has refused to recall 67 million devices that could explode and hurl shrapnel at motorists during a crash. The defective airbags are used in a variety of GM cars and have already killed two people and injured seven in the US and Canada. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has requested the recall, but ARC Automotive claims that no defect exists in its inflators and that any problems are related to isolated manufacturing issues. The next step is for NHTSA to schedule a public hearing, and the feds could then take the company to court to force a recall.

via Daily Mail|
#airbag-recall#arc-automotive#automotive-safety
automotive2 years ago

Transportation Authorities Push for Recall of 67 Million Airbag Inflators Despite Manufacturer Resistance

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has called for a recall of 67 million airbag inflators designed by ARC Automotive, Inc. and manufactured for the US market over an 18-year period. The NHTSA has listed nine incidents wherein a driver (and, in some cases, a passenger) had been injured because an inflator had ruptured. ARC disagrees with the agency's tentative conclusion that certain inflators manufactured by the company have a safety defect. Over 67 million airbags by the now defunct Japanese manufacturer Takata have already been recalled in the United States, with 100 million more recalled around the world.

via Engadget|
#airbag-recall#arc-automotive#automotive
automotive2 years ago

Manufacturer Refuses US Request to Recall 67 Million Airbag Inflators

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has called for the recall of 67 million airbag inflators due to a dangerous defect, citing at least nine incidents of airbags rupturing and causing significant injuries or death. The inflators were produced by ARC Automotive, which disputes the need for a broad recall. The Takata airbag recall, which caused at least 18 deaths and left more than 400 drivers with injuries, is already underway. General Motors has announced a recall of nearly 1 million cars in the US due to the airbag inflator defect.

via CNN|
#airbag-recall#arc-automotive#automotive
automotive2 years ago

BMW and Ford recall thousands of vehicles over dangerous airbags.

BMW issued a "Do Not Drive" warning for 90,000 vehicles built from 2000 to 2006 due to problems with Takata air bags, while Ford recalled over 230,000 Rangers built from 2004 to 2006 for incorrectly installed replacement air bags. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration urged consumers to check whether their vehicles were covered, emphasizing the "dire" risk to drivers of the affected BMWs. Tens of millions of vehicles are already covered by an ongoing recall involving the risk of exploding Takata air bags, and additional problems with its air bags continue to be discovered.

via The Washington Post|
#air-bags#automotive#bmw