Airbag recall: How you can learn more - Tucson News Now
With as many as one in seven vehicles potentially affected by what's arguably the largest recall in automotive history, drivers in Tucson and across the United States are increasingly concerned about their airbags. "It's definitely worrisome, and considering the massive amount of cars involved, they're not even going to get to them all for years and years and years. That includes Ford, Chrysler, Mazda, BMW, Toyota and several General Motors vehicles built between 2000 and 2011. Japanese airbag manufacturer Takata is the responsible party, leading to the recall of 34 million vehicles due to a possible defect... These inflators were manufactured with a propellant that can degrade over time, causing airbags to explode and send metal shrapnel into unsuspecting drivers and passengers. "Takata has now conceded that it has a defect and it's time to recall these vehicles," said Joan Claybrook, former administrator for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. "It's concerning to me. I know people have died, but they've (airbags) also saved a lot of lives, too," said Charles Martin, local owner of three vehicles. "I don't know if any of mine are part of the recall, but I'll definitely. Source: www.tucsonnewsnow.com
