Is This The Final Expansion Of The Takata Recall?
Time is up! The government is tired of waiting on answers from Takata Corporation, and so the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has once again expanded the recall of the defective airbags that have left 11 people dead and have maimed hundreds more worldwide. Is This The Takata Recall’s Final Expansion? The government was […]
Did Honda Know About Takata Airbag Defects Before The Recall?
Defects in Takata airbag inflators have been linked to 11 deaths worldwide, and the passing of a Texas teen has forced the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to take even larger steps to ensure the safety of the public, but could more have been done to prevent these deaths? A closer look at Honda’s […]
Will The Auto Industry Keep Funding The Takata Recall?
One of the largest auto parts manufacturers in Japan is reeling as the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration prepares to expand the largest consumer safety recall ever. Over 23 million vehicles have already been recalled, and with more vehicles being added to the list every day, Takata Corp. could soon find itself drowning in […]
Tragedy In The Lone Star State: Did The Takata Defect Strike Again?
If you have a car that has been recalled in the Takata defective airbag scandal, you need to get your vehicle repaired immediately, says the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA.) This comes in the wake of another deadly crash that leaves two parents wondering why they hadn’t heard of the Takata recall before now. […]
Supply Vs Demand: Can Takata Replace All The Defective Inflators Being Recalled?
It has been eight years since the defects in Takata airbag inflators were discovered and recalled, but the auto industry is still reeling from the massive recall. So far we have only just discovered what caused the defects, and now—as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) determines if even more vehicles need to be recalled—automakers […]
Is the CEO of Takata On His Way Out?
The company is 83 years old, and it is one of the largest auto parts manufacturers in Japan. Takata Corp was started by Juichiro Takada, who built an incredible auto parts empire, and then died in 2011. His son—Shigehisa Takada—took over the business in 2013, but he hasn’t been able to live up to his […]
Did More Vehicles Get Added To The Takata Airbag Recall?
It was December 22, 2015, when a Georgia man had an accident along a road in South Carolina. His airbag deployed, but due to the explosive power of a defective airbag inflator, he was peppered by shrapnel and later succumbed to his injuries. His death marks the 10th life to be taken by a defective airbag […]
Takata Airbag Defect Found! Now, Can Officials Fix The Defective Inflators?
As federal officials dig deeper, they are finding even more concerning news about Takata Corp and its defective airbag inflators. Reports have been discovered that cast a shadow upon the company’s honesty, and the research group tasked with discovering the defect has finally pinpointed the problem. Takata Airbag Defect Found! Research group Orbital ATK has […]
Ford Drops Takata Airbags: Which Manufacturer Will Be Next?
The Takata airbag scandal continues to roll through the entire auto industry. So far, Honda, Toyota, and Nissan have all made the decision to not include Takata Corp. airbag inflators in vehicles that are currently under development, and now one of the largest auto makers in the U.S. has joined them. Ford Drops Takata Airbags […]
Does The Auto Industry Need Takata To Stay In Business?
The Japan Credit Rating Agency downgraded its credit assessment for Takata Corp. from BBB+ to BBB- on Wednesday the fourth of November. The news caused the company’s stock to fall 13 percent and raised concerns from experts wondering if Takata’s business could implode on itself. They worry that the auto industry might be dependent upon […]
