What air bag manufacturer had a massive air bag recall?
UPDATE 6/15/2015, 10:45 p.m.: Honda has added nearly 1.4 million airbag inflators to this ever-expanding recall. The new recall is for passenger-side airbags on 2003–2007 Accord and 2001–2005 Civic models—two vehicles with the highest defect rates uncovered in Takata tests.
How can I find out if my air bag is on recall?
To check if your vehicle has a defective air bag, all you need is your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Check it at NHTSA.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is on the recall list and qualifies for a free air bag replacement.
Why are there recalls on air bag inflators?
Using this information, the agency prioritized the recall of air bag inflators based on the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants. The recalls are phased by the location of the vehicles and their age. Generally, the vehicles in the highest danger zones and that are the oldest, are in the first priority group.
When was the last recall on Takata air bags?
NHTSA urges vehicle owners to take a few simple steps to protect themselves and others from this very serious threat to safety. A separate group of defective Takata air bags was recalled in late 2019.
Is the Alpha airbag recalled in New Zealand?
Act now, before Alpha airbags cause your vehicle to fail a WoF. The Vehicle Recall Safety website also has some useful information for importers, because vehicles subject to this recall (that have not been remedied) are still ‘prohibited imports’ and they cannot be registered or sold in trade in New Zealand.
When did Takata plead guilty to the airbag recall?
February 28, 2017: Takata has finally pleaded guilty to deceiving automakers about the safety of its airbags. Now automakers are disputing charges that they knowingly installed the defective airbags in their cars.
Using this information, the agency prioritized the recall of air bag inflators based on the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants. The recalls are phased by the location of the vehicles and their age. Generally, the vehicles in the highest danger zones and that are the oldest, are in the first priority group.
Is the Mazda airbag recall a permanent recall?
Updated 7/25/2017: Mazda issues a new safety recall to put permanent replacement airbag inflators in about 205,000 affected vehicles recalled in May 2016 to get temporary repairs.
Are there any recalls on the airbags in BMWs?
If you see your car listed above, it’ll likely become recalled at some point regardless of location. Which airbag inflators in those cars are under recall? It depends on the particular car, but BMW has recalled inflators in driver-side airbags, passenger-side airbags or both for given vehicles.