Takata filed for bankruptcy amid “the largest and most complex safety recall in U.S. history”, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Not only did this recall cause billions of dollars in losses for the Japanese automotive parts company, but the length of this recall further added to its complexity.
The recall didn’t take weeks or months to end. In fact, the recall is still ongoing, with millions of vehicles still on the road fatal airbag,
Read more about Takata’s recall and the affected cars below.
1. What happened to Takata?
Takata, a Japanese automotive parts company, filed for bankruptcy in June 2017 after a multibillion-dollar recall, according to Reuters.
Takata Co agreed to be acquired by Key Safety Systems for a massive $1.6 billion, according to Reuters.
The company lost billions of dollars from recalls and lawsuits fatal airbag,
2. Which cars are affected by Takata airbags?
According to Consumer Reports, thirty-four car brands made by 19 different automakers were affected by the recall.
Dangerous airbags were installed in most cars According to the source, from the year 2002 to 2015.
Car owners can check if their vehicle is covered by the recall on the NHTSA website by using their vehicle identification number. If the car has an unknown recall requiring repair, this information will be presented.
If this happens, NHTSA says owners should call dealers immediately to repair the problem.
There are many cars listed under “Do not drive” warning. For these cars, NHTSA and the manufacturers strongly recommend that the cars not be driven until they are fixed.
The list includes some Dodge, Ford, Honda, Nissan, Mazda, Pontiac, Toyota, Acura, BMW and Chrysler cars. The complete list can be found at NHTSA.gov.
According to NHTSA, airbags manufactured by Takata are at risk of exploding when deployed after prolonged exposure to high heat and humidity.
It was determined by NHTSA that the main cause of this problem was “airbags that use ammonium-nitrate-based propellant without a chemical drying agent.”
Explosive deployment of Takata airbags can cause metal fragments to fly and land on drivers and passengers, causing serious injury and in some cases, death.
According to NHTSA, there have been 28 deaths involving Takata airbags in the US since 2009, including one most recent death in September 2024.
3. How many cars are affected by the Takata airbag recall?
According to NHTSA, about 67 million cars with Takata airbags have been recalled.
According to data from April 2024, NHTSA reported that approximately 88% of airbags were repaired or replaced.
Although many airbags have been fixed or replaced There are still millions of people on the streets Which still contains dangerous products.
