Takata airbags

'Do Not Drive': US Tells Owners to Park Old Honda Cars Until Airbags are Fixed

The US Safety watchdog NHTSA issued a "Do Not Drive" advisory for the Honda vehicles made from 2001 through 2003 with Takata inflators that have a high possibility of exploding.

Feb 04, 2023, 17:45 PM IST

Honda to use Facebook to find owners with defective Takata airbags

The tool, which allows advertisers to reach a specified list of users, will match encrypted email addresses associated with recalled vehicle identification numbers to Facebook users.

Nov 20, 2017, 19:31 PM IST

General Motors recalls 4.3 million vehicles over air bag-related defect

General Motors Co said on Friday it will recall nearly 4.3 million vehicles worldwide due to a software defect that can prevent air bags from deploying during a crash, a flaw already linked to one death and three injuries.

Sep 09, 2016, 23:41 PM IST

840,000 Mercedes and Daimlers in Takata airbag recall

German automaker Daimler AG announced Tuesday the recall of some 840,000 Mercedes Benz and Daimler vehicles in the United States equipped with potentially defective Takata airbags.

Feb 10, 2016, 04:37 AM IST

Honda to recall 2.2 million vehicles over Takata airbags

Honda is recalling an additional 2.2 million Honda and Acura vehicles because the driver’s airbag inflators made by Takata can explode and hurl shrapnel into the passenger compartment.

Feb 04, 2016, 16:19 PM IST

Takata faces questions over air bag fix as recalls expand

Automakers and safety regulators could take months to nail down why air bag inflators made by Takata Corp are exploding with too much force.

May 26, 2015, 23:49 PM IST

Takata to recall 34 million vehicles; largest in US auto history

Japanese air bag manufacturer Takata Corp is doubling a recall of potentially deadly air bags to nearly 34 million vehicles, creating the largest automotive recall in American history, U.S. safety regulators said on Tuesday.

May 20, 2015, 08:57 AM IST

Takata sued for $1.9 bn in Canada over faulty airbags

The problem has been linked to at least five deaths globally, with a sixth death under investigation.

Mar 28, 2015, 10:02 AM IST

FCA recalls 3.3 mn autos worldwide for Takata airbags

Automaker FCA US said it would replace the driver`s-side air-bag inflators made by Japanese auto parts manufacturer Takata, despite not having found them flawed.

Dec 20, 2014, 08:49 AM IST