Airbag
BMW Airbag Recall: 90,000 Vehicles Impacted by Defective Takata Parts
BMW has issued a recall for approximately 90,000 sedans and SUVs equipped with defective Takata airbags. The company has warned affected owners not to drive their vehicles until the defective equipment is replaced. In a statement on its website, BMW noted that its models from 2000 through 2015 may be affected by the recall. The … [Read more...] about BMW Airbag Recall: 90,000 Vehicles Impacted by Defective Takata Parts
Ford Ranger Pickup Airbag Failure Injury Lawsuit Lawyers
March 18, 2023 - Ford announces a recall affecting 98,550 units of the 2004-2006 Ranger pickup trucks, as the passenger airbags in these vehicles were improperly installed after a series of previous recalls. This heightens the injury risk in an accident if the airbag fails to inflate. When a collision occurs, the front passenger … [Read more...] about Ford Ranger Pickup Airbag Failure Injury Lawsuit Lawyers
NHTSA Warns Defective Takata Airbags Continue to Kill Passengers
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration once again sounds the alarm and urges motorists not to wait one more day to check and replace the vehicle's airbag. The safety agency has confirmed that a Takata rupture has tragically killed another person. So far, there have been 24 Takata fatalities in 2023. Now the NHTSA … [Read more...] about NHTSA Warns Defective Takata Airbags Continue to Kill Passengers
Recalled Takata Airbag Explodes Killing a Young Pensacola Driver
According to a news report posted on torquenews.com, the ongoing Takata airbag safety recall claimed one more victim. A young, Pensacola driver has been tragically killed when an airbag housing exploded. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a minor traffic accident caused fatal injuries when the vehicle's airbag housing exploded, … [Read more...] about Recalled Takata Airbag Explodes Killing a Young Pensacola Driver
Ignoring Takata Airbag Recall Notice Could be Fatal
A news report on cw39.com warned its readers that they should heed any recall notice they receive in the mail regarding their motor vehicles. Sometimes the item subject to recall is more of an annoyance than anything. However, making sure that you follow through on the recall notice can save a life. According to the news report, … [Read more...] about Ignoring Takata Airbag Recall Notice Could be Fatal
Takata Airbag Inflator Lawsuits
USA - A news report published on thetruthaboutcars.com states there have been sixteen fatalities in the United States and over 200 injuries caused by defective Takata airbag driver's inflators. A total of 19 automakers have had Takata airbag inflator issues. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) … [Read more...] about Takata Airbag Inflator Lawsuits
Takata Airbag Recall Expands to Vehicles Already Repaired
USA- The carconnection.com writes that many of the vehicles subject to the Takata airbag recall are now being recalled a second time. The cars were serviced once but given temporary replacements while the manufacturers struggled to determine how to handle the recall, which is one of the largest ever initiated. Nissan issued a … [Read more...] about Takata Airbag Recall Expands to Vehicles Already Repaired
Massive Recall of Nissans with Takata Airbags
USA- Wjbf.com writes that Nissan issued a recall of over 250,000 vehicles due to the potentially deadly Takata airbags that were installed in the trucks, SUVs, and vans. The airbags have been causing issues for car manufacturers for years because they contain ammonium nitrate that is unstable and sometimes explodes too violently, … [Read more...] about Massive Recall of Nissans with Takata Airbags
Honda CR-V Models Recalled Due to Defective Airbags
The Japanese automaker Honda issued a recall for its 2019 Honda CR-V model after the company received several reports that airbags spontaneously inflated. According to Fox Business News, three people in the United States sustained injuries when the airbags in the vehicles in which they were riding inflated without warning. Honda’s … [Read more...] about Honda CR-V Models Recalled Due to Defective Airbags
Toyota Yaris Recalled Due to Defective Airbags
Toyota issued a recall for its 2015 to 2017 Yaris hatchback models. According to Consumer Reports, 43,221 Yaris vehicles must undergo recall repairs due to a defective wiring system that could prevent the side and curtain airbags from inflating in the event of a collision. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is … [Read more...] about Toyota Yaris Recalled Due to Defective Airbags
Kia, Hyundai Defective Airbag Class Action Lawsuits
A potential class action lawsuit was filed by plaintiffs claiming damages from defective airbags in Hyundai and Kia motor vehicles. The plaintiffs filed the lawsuit mere days after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that it would investigate more than 12 million Hyundai and Kia vehicles because of problems … [Read more...] about Kia, Hyundai Defective Airbag Class Action Lawsuits
Toyota Yaris Air Bag Failures
WASHINGTON, D.C. — According to CarComplaints.com, Toyota issued a recall notice on April 26, 2019, for over 60,000 of its Yaris models sold in the United States and Canada. Toyota announced the recall because of air bail failures caused by corrosion of an airbag wire harness. Corrosion of the harness will short the system and … [Read more...] about Toyota Yaris Air Bag Failures
Airbag Recall Leads to Recall of 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe
USA- According to Caradvice.com.au writes that a recall was issued of Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles after a flaw was found with the vehicle’s rear curtain airbag. The issue seems to be the result of a mounting bolt that sticks out and can damage the airbag fabric. When this occurs, the airbag may not deploy or inflate properly in a … [Read more...] about Airbag Recall Leads to Recall of 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe
