What the Oklahoma City Bombing and the Takata Recall Have in Common Might Get You Another Recall Notice
Mark Lillie is the former Engineering Manager and Senior Propellant Engineer for Takata Corp. Back in 1999, he warned executives of the auto parts manufacturer that a chemical propellant—ammonium nitrate—was too volatile to be used in airbag inflators. When exposed to off-and-on hot and cold temperatures and high humidity, this chemical can become more and […]
There’s a New Takata Recall Danger, You Won’t Believe What It Is!
In the little town of Quemado, Texas—about 140 miles from San Antonio—a new Takata recall danger was exposed. A truck suddenly left the roadway and crashed near the house of a 69-year-old woman. At first, the crash seemed like any other west Texas truck crash and then the entire town shook. The 18-wheeler that crashed […]
Why Aren’t People Taking the Takata Recall Seriously?
They say that the majority of the American public is unaware of the danger posed by the Takata airbag inflators. But these inflators make up the largest auto recall in American history! How could such a large and dangerous recall go unnoticed by most of America? At least one celebrity is agonizing over this question and speaking […]
Will Takata Avoid Paying for The Airbag Inflator Recall?
The federal government has finally had enough of Takata’s delay tactics. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has ordered the Japanese auto parts maker to recall all of its ammonium nitrate airbag inflators that do not contain a drying agent (known as a “desiccant”). This has been a massive blow to the company, considering that its […]
Hawaii Sues Takata: Should Florida Sue Too?
The results are in on the cause of the Takata airbag inflator defect, and what the experts are saying is not good. The propellant used by the airbag company can become unstable when exposed to heat and humidity over extended periods of time, and this can cause the Takata airbag inflators to explode and pepper […]
How Much Will It Cost To Fix All the Takata Airbags?
The Takata airbag defect has injured over 100 people. In addition, it has led to the deaths of 15 people worldwide, including 10 deaths here in the United States. That’s why the USA has become ground zero for the largest recall in automotive history, but have you ever wondered just how much it will cost […]
Is Takata Really Going to Make a Profit This Year?
Investigators are still hard at work, but they believe that they have found two more victims of the Takata airbag inflator defect. If these two deaths are linked to the defect, the total worldwide death count will rise to 13. Considering that hospitals are also reporting more Takata-related injuries every day, it’s little wonder that […]
Did Honda Know About Takata Airbag Defects Before The Recall?
Defects in Takata airbag inflators have been linked to 11 deaths worldwide, and the passing of a Texas teen has forced the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to take even larger steps to ensure the safety of the public, but could more have been done to prevent these deaths? A closer look at Honda’s […]
Will The Auto Industry Keep Funding The Takata Recall?
One of the largest auto parts manufacturers in Japan is reeling as the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration prepares to expand the largest consumer safety recall ever. Over 23 million vehicles have already been recalled, and with more vehicles being added to the list every day, Takata Corp. could soon find itself drowning in […]
Tragedy In The Lone Star State: Did The Takata Defect Strike Again?
If you have a car that has been recalled in the Takata defective airbag scandal, you need to get your vehicle repaired immediately, says the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA.) This comes in the wake of another deadly crash that leaves two parents wondering why they hadn’t heard of the Takata recall before now. […]
