Takata Airbag Defects Prompt More Recalls Through Out Automotive Industry

Not long ago, the detrimental defects of Takata airbags led the massive recall of over 391,000 Ford Trucks. It’s now four months later, and Takata airbags air bags are still suffering malfunctions, forcing automotive recalls from Salt Lake City to the East Coast. The issue still remains that upon impact in an auto accident, the airbags are deploying improperly, causing multiple injury victims to come forward with a lawyer.

 

Back in January, there were up to 10 recorded deaths that resulted from Takata Airbag defects, in cases of an auto accident occurrence. Lawyer after lawyer began coming forward with injury and death claims prompting Ford’s massive recall back in December, but since then, there have been an additional 14 plus different automakers to recall vehicles featuring Takata Corp. of Japan’s airbags.

 

In the case of an auto accident in Salt Lake City or elsewhere, the airbags are inflating, but with metal cartridge loaded propellant wafers that seem to be igniting at an explosive — and dangerous — force. This is causing metal shards from the airbag to spray throughout the passenger’s vehicle.

 

Ironically, the airbag device is a “life-saving” feature. However, according to any lawyer involved in a Takata case, it seems to be causing more damage than good.

 

On April 13, regulators stated that there are still potentially 85 million defective airbag filled vehicle that have yet to be recalled. Since then, there have been 28.8 million recalled vehicles.

 

These automotive companies from Salt Lake City to the East Coast being affected by the recall include Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Daimler, Dodge Ram, Ford, GMC, Honda, Infiniti, Lexus, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Pontiac, Saturn, Saab, Subaru, Toyota, and Volkswagen.

 

With that said, each automaker is recalling only one to few models due to the defect. It’s important to check the list for your vehicle or call your dealership and ask for more detail. If your car is on the recall list, contact your dealer and set up a time for the defect to be replaced and fixed, to avoid being injured in an auto accident.  

 

Also, if you or someone you know has been injured from an airbag inflation defect, contact a lawyer immediately — located in Salt Lake City and elsewhere.

 

According to the NHTSA, Takata has until 2019 to demonstrate that these unrecalled airbag inflators are safe. Until then, it’s important to check recall updates in case your vehicle model is added. 

Alyssa Koenig is a legal writer for Fusion 360, an SEO and content marketing agency. Information provided by Robert J Debry. Follow on Twitter.