Remember the big recall of vehicles with Takata airbags are few years ago that involved millions of vehicles - and the problems finding the current owners of those vehicles? Search for "Takata" on this site. Well, now there is a new issue with other airbags from another manufacturer that is causing concern. The Takata airbags had a manufacturing quality issue with bags made … [Read more...]
Toyota Group Air Bag Recall
I’ve written a lot about the Takata Air Bag recall that is ongoing and the last post was about the Federal Government in Australia demanding a full recall, which in a way was a good thing, however like many Government initiatives, didn’t consider all the facts. Toyota has announced a recall for air bags that also includes several Lexus models - where similar components are … [Read more...]
Takata Airbag Update #7
I have written several articles about the issues with the airbags from the Japanese firm, Takata, over the last few years: 28th December 2014 - Airbag Recall 12th January 2015 - Airbag Recall, Update on Progress for Resolution 24th February 2015 - Takata Airbag failure - February Update 3rd June 2015 - Takata Airbag Recall, Update #4 23rd July 2015 - Airbag Recall, … [Read more...]
Takata Airbag Recall – Update November
The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) has suggested that independent repair shops should get involved in the massive recall of cars that need to have their Takata airbags replaced. This is because they think that the manufacturers are too slow in getting the replacement equipment fitted. Many global manufacturers are affected by the recall - mostly Japanese … [Read more...]
Airbag Recall Update #5
Following on from my last update, I read the other day that Takata, who are at the centre of the airbag recall, would be changing the propellant in their inflators. This was not quite true, they will still be using ammonium nitrate but will change the design of the inflator to make it safer when used. They have redesigned the drivers airbag, presumably because it is closer to … [Read more...]
