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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Honda Adds Over 100,000 Cars and Additional Model to Airbag Recall
The New York Times reported that the saga of Honda Motor’s national recall continued as it expanded to more than 104,000 cars across the country. Honda now estimates that as many as 14.3 million Honda and Acura vehicles globally are subject to recall because of the now infamous Takata airbags. As this blog has noted extensively, the defective […]
