The Toyota Takata Airbag recall has now expanded beyond the U.S. to include nearly 490,000 cars worldwide. These vehicles include models from China, Europe, Mexico, South America, and Japan. The Takata airbag recall is also affecting many models of Audi A4 and A6 cars. These vehicles are equipped with passenger-side airbags. You can check whether your vehicle is affected by entering the VIN into the NHTSA’s website.
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There are many reasons why the Takata airbags are recalled. The first reason is that the chemical propellant used in their inflators may not be sufficient in preventing explosive events. The faulty airbags could rupture in hot and humid climates. When the airbag ruptures, metal shrapnel ejects from the inflator and into the car’s cabin, causing injuries and even fatalities. The Takata airbag recall has led to the replacement of over 50 million inflators.
To ease the shortages and get back in production of replacement airbags, Takata has increased its production capacity. It plans to produce 900,000 replacement airbags a month by September. The company’s Mexican factory has increased its capacity from 300,000 to 450,000 units a month. This has caused widespread reports of serious injuries and death. While the NHTSA says the airbag recall will take months, Takata has pledged to replace the defective units at no cost to the consumer.
While there is no definite reason why Takata airbags are faulty, this recall is the largest consumer safety recall in history. As of now, Toyota, Honda, and Volkswagen/Land Rover have also recalled Takata airbags. Meanwhile, other carmakers have confirmed that they are still using Takata airbags and that they are planning on finding alternative suppliers. However, the company will not guarantee that replacement parts will be available immediately.
Inflators used by Takata are made from ammonium nitrate, which has many dangerous side effects. This propellant may cause airbags to explode when exposed to extreme heat or humidity. It may be a good idea to switch to guanidine nitrate if you’re in the market for a new airbag. It might even be a good idea to buy a new car if you’re planning on replacing an old one.
Another tragic death has been linked to a Takata airbag. This time, it was a 22-year-old woman. She was killed in a car crash on April 5 after a Takata airbag ruptured. The woman’s Honda Civic was recalled on April 6 but had not yet been repaired. This would be the third fatality linked to a Takata airbag in Malaysia this year.
The automotive industry has been inundated with reports about Takata’s dangerous products in recent years. As a result, the automotive supplier Takata has hired TRW to provide replacement airbags. Takata has been supplying replacement airbags to the industry for over a decade. However, a senior FCA executive recently said the company is confident that it won’t need to recall any of the company’s cars due to the Takata recalls.