Millions of vehicles could be subjected to a new airbag recall after two U.S. Senators recently sent a letter to Japan-based Takata requesting they voluntarily recall all airbags manufactured with a cheaper ammonium nitrate propellant. This propellant has been used by Takata since the early 2000s and the airbag maker continues to be use it in its its current airbags … Read More
Volkswagen Recalls 461,300 Cars for Faulty Airbags — VW Golf, Passat, Jetta and Tiguan Models
Owners of certain Volkswagen cars may be at risk in a crash due to a defect that could prevent the front airbags from deploying. Roughly 461,300 Volkswagen cars are being recalled by the German manufacturer after it was discovered that a defect could hinder the car’s airbags from deploying and potentially endanger drivers and occupants. The recall is not related … Read More
FIAT CHRYSLER RECALL: Want Your Airbags to Deploy? Just Slam the Door of Your Dodge Charger
You may not want to slam your door shut when you get in or out of a Dodge Charger or you may accidentally cause the side air bags to unexpectedly deploy. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has announced a recall of 322,000 of these vehicles in North America due to the issue which has to date caused three known minor injuries. The … Read More