The ACCC’s investigation concluded that certain types of Takata PSAN airbags have a design defect. The defect may cause the airbag to deploy with too much explosive force so that sharp metal fragments shoot out and hit vehicle occupants, potentially injuring or killing them.
What is the design flaw in these airbags that is causing them to malfunction?
Wharton management professor John Paul MacDuffie pointed to a fundamental problem in Takata’s use of ammonium nitrate in cartridges within its airbags. The cartridges lacked a material to absorb moisture, which led to them inflating prematurely and exploding, especially in higher levels of heat and humidity.
How do I know if my airbags are faulty?
Visit to find out if your car or truck is under recall. Search using your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your search result will tell you if your car or truck is included in this recall or any other safety recall.
Why did Takata airbags explode?
Takata used volatile ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion to inflate air bags in a crash. But the chemical can become more volatile over time when exposed to moisture in the air. The explosion can blow apart a metal canister and hurl shrapnel into the passenger compartment.
Are Takata airbags still being used?
In total, about 67 million Takata air bags have been recalled, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. But years later, millions of the faulty air bags are still on roads in the U.S. and worldwide.
Did Takata go out of business?
In June 2017, Takata filed for bankruptcy. It was acquired by Key Safety Systems….Takata Corporation.
| Native name | タカタ株式会社 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1933 in Shiga Prefecture, Japan |
| Founder | Takezo Takada |
| Defunct | 11 April 2018 |
| Fate | Acquired by Key Safety Systems |
Can airbags explode after a crash?
Unfortunately, when a crash occurs, sometimes airbags fail to deploy. In some cases, they can even explode. Such failures may cause the driver or passengers to be at risk for major injuries or possibly death.
What sensors cause airbags to deploy?
Two types of airbag sensors used in cars are electrical and mechanical. Electrical sensors vary in design. Some use an electromechanical “ball and tube” mechanism, which basically consists of a small tube containing a circuit switch and ball that’s held together by a small magnet.
What year cars are affected by the Takata airbag recall?
Affected models are: 2010–2011 Civic, CR-V, and Element; 2010–2012 Accord and Acura RL; 2010–2013 Fit and Acura ZDX; 2010–2014 Insight, Ridgeline, and Acura TSX; 2010–2015 Crosstour and Pilot; 2011–2014 Acura TSX wagon; 2014 FCX Clarity and Fit EV.
Is Takata still in business?
Who owns Takata now?
TKJ Co., Ltd.
Takata Corporation/Parent organizations
What cars have Takata airbags?
Acura
What vehicles are recalled for Takata airbags?
Acura. The 2016 Acura ILX is one of the more recently released vehicles that’s subjected to the Takata airbag recall.
What vehicles are included in the Takata airbag recall?
The largest automotive recall in history centers around the defective Takata Corp. air bags that are found in millions of vehicles that are manufactured by BMW, Chrysler, Daimler Trucks , Ford, General Motors, Honda, Mazda , Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru and Toyota. (Joe Raedle, Getty Images)
Is your car part of the Takata airbag recall?
If the recall on your car is still specific to a manufacture date, most cars show that (by the month, at least) on a sticker in the driver’s doorjamb. You can also check your VIN on NHTSA ‘s recall look-up site, but it could take some time before the expanded Takata recalls are reflected there.
