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automotive-safety1 year ago

Nissan Warns 84,000 Older Models Over Dangerous Takata Airbags

Nearly 10 years after the recall of Takata airbags, over 6.4 million vehicles in the U.S. still have the potentially deadly devices, with 40% of these vehicles located in high-risk states. The airbags can explode with excessive force due to prolonged exposure to heat and humidity, posing a severe risk to occupants. The recall, the largest in auto safety history, has already resulted in over two dozen deaths and hundreds of injuries in the U.S.

via Fox Business|
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automotive-safety1 year ago

Nissan Urges Owners to Stop Driving Older Models Due to Explosive Airbags

Over 6 million U.S. vehicles still have potentially dangerous Takata airbags, despite a decade-long recall. These airbags, which can explode due to long-term exposure to heat and humidity, have caused injuries and deaths. Nissan has issued a "do not drive" warning for over 80,000 older vehicles. To check if your car is affected, use your VIN on the NHTSA's recall list or contact your local dealer for a free repair.

via USA TODAY|
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automotive-safety1 year ago

Nissan Urges Owners of Older Cars to Avoid Driving Over Airbag Explosion Risk

Nissan has issued an urgent warning for owners of about 84,000 older vehicles to stop driving them due to the risk of Takata airbag inflators exploding and causing serious injury or death. This follows a fatality and multiple injuries linked to the defective airbags. The affected models include certain 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, and 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 vehicles. Nissan is offering free repairs, towing, and loaner cars to address the issue. This is part of a larger recall involving millions of vehicles worldwide due to the dangerous airbag inflators.

via KABC-TV|
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automotive-safety1 year ago

Nissan Warns 84,000 Older Vehicles Over Explosive Takata Airbags

Nissan has issued a "do not drive" warning for 84,000 older-model vehicles due to recalled Takata airbags, affecting certain 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, and 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 models. The NHTSA advises not to drive these vehicles until the airbags are replaced, as defective Takata airbags have caused 27 deaths and at least 400 injuries in the U.S.

via NBC News|
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automotive-safety1 year ago

Nissan Urges Halt on Older Models Due to Exploding Airbags

Nissan has issued an urgent "do not drive" warning for about 84,000 older vehicles due to the increased risk of Takata airbag inflators exploding in a crash, which can hurl dangerous metal fragments. This warning follows a fatality and multiple injuries linked to the defective inflators. Affected models include certain 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, and 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 vehicles. Owners are advised to check their vehicle status online and arrange for free repairs, with towing and loaner cars available.

via CBS News|
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automotive-safety1 year ago

Nissan Warns 84K Older Vehicles Unsafe Due to Airbag Defect

Nissan has issued a "do not drive" warning for 83,920 vehicles from model years 2002-2006 due to defective Takata airbags that may explode, posing serious injury or death risks. Affected models include certain Nissan Sentras, Pathfinders, and Infiniti QX4s. Owners are urged to check for open recalls and schedule free repairs, with Nissan offering free towing, mobile repair, and loaner vehicles. The recall is part of a larger issue affecting 67 million Takata airbags across multiple automakers.

via ABC News|
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automotive-safety1 year ago

Nissan Warns Owners: Stop Driving Older Models Due to Exploding Airbags

Nissan has issued a "Do Not Drive" alert for nearly 84,000 older models, including certain Sentra, Pathfinder, and Infiniti QX4 vehicles, due to recalled, unrepaired Takata airbags that pose a serious safety risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration urges owners to stop driving these cars until the airbags are replaced. Nissan and Infiniti are offering free towing, mobile repair, and loaner cars to affected owners.

via CNBC|
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automotive-safety1 year ago

Nissan Urges Owners of Older Cars to Avoid Driving Over Airbag Explosion Risk

Nissan has issued an urgent warning for owners of approximately 84,000 older vehicles to stop driving them due to the risk of exploding Takata air bag inflators, which have caused one death and multiple injuries. The affected models include certain 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, and 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 vehicles. Owners are advised to check if their vehicle is affected and arrange for free repairs, including towing and loaner cars if necessary. This issue has led to the largest auto recall in U.S. history, involving multiple automakers.

via The Associated Press|
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automotive-safety1 year ago

"Toyota Issues 'Do Not Drive' Advisory for 20-Year-Old Cars with Deadly Takata Airbags"

Toyota has issued a "Do Not Drive" advisory for certain 20-year-old models, including the 2003-2004 Corolla, 2003-2004 Corolla Matrix, and 2004-2005 RAV4, due to deadly Takata airbags. General Motors also issued a similar advisory for 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibes. The propellant in these airbag inflators can break down over time, causing them to explode during deployment, resulting in 26 deaths in the US. Owners are urged to get their vehicles fixed as soon as possible, as there are still cars on the road today that haven’t been repaired.

via Motor1 |
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automotive-safety1 year ago

"Toyota Urges Immediate Parking of 50,000 Vehicles for Airbag Repairs"

Toyota and General Motors are urgently warning 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 recall covers vehicles from the 2003 and 2004 model years, with most of them in the U.S. Owners are advised to contact a local dealer for repair options, as the air bags can cause serious injury or death. The Takata inflators have been linked to at least 26 deaths in the U.S. and 30 worldwide, leading to the largest series of auto recalls in U.S. history.

via The Associated Press|
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automotive-safety2 years ago

Stellantis Urges Dodge Ram Owners to Halt Driving Older Models Following Fatal Airbag Incident

Stellantis and the U.S. government are urging owners of certain 2003 Dodge Ram pickup trucks to stop driving them after a driver was killed by an exploding Takata airbag. The chemical used in the airbags, ammonium nitrate, can become more volatile over time when exposed to moisture and high temperatures, causing the explosions to become more violent. This is the 26th death in the U.S. since 2009 and more than 30 people have been killed worldwide due to Takata airbag failures. Stellantis is offering free transportation to help owners get their vehicles repaired, as millions of recalled Takata inflators remain unrepaired.

via Fox Business|
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automotive2 years ago

Stellantis Urges Owners of 2003 Dodge Ram Pickups to Stop Driving After Takata Airbag Death

Stellantis has issued a do-not-drive order for approximately 84,000 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup trucks that have not yet been repaired for faulty Takata airbags. This comes after a death caused by a passenger-side inflator in a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500, marking the 26th death linked to defective Takata airbags. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) urges owners to get their airbags replaced immediately, as the risk of injury or death increases with age. The NHTSA previously issued a similar order for BMWs in May 2023. Owners can check if their vehicle is affected by visiting the NHTSA's website and entering their VIN.

via Road & Track|
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