A Takata air bag inflator ruptured in a fatal car crash previously this week in Malaysia, Honda Motor stated on Friday, in what seems to be the 23rd death worldwide …
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The U.S. auto safety agency is looking forward to meet with 12 major automakers that failed to complete a December 2017 target deadline for finishing repairs on the highest-priority vehicles …
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) stated Tuesday that new testing is leading Takata Corp to declare 2.7 million air bag inflators faulty in Ford Motor, Nissan Motor …
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Honda confirms 11th U.S. death connected to faulty Takata air bag inflator
by SpeedLuxby SpeedLuxHonda Motor stated on Monday it had confirmed 11th death in the US involving one of its vehicles connected to a malfunctioning Takata air bag inflator. The automaker stated the …
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U.S. plaintiffs’ legal representatives caution of automaker role in Takata bankruptcy
by SpeedLuxby SpeedLuxLegal representatives for people injured by exploding Takata air bags told a U.S. bankruptcy court judge that the company’s restructuring strategy is being altered to benefit automakers over victims. TK …
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Takata offers condolences to victims of its defective air bags
by SpeedLuxby SpeedLuxJapanese auto parts maker Takata expressed condolences to victims of its defective air bags connected to at least 16 deaths and 180 injuries worldwide, but stopped short of providing a …
Peter Prieto, Court-appointed Chair Lead Counsel for the consumer plaintiffs in the Takata Airbag Product Liability Litigation, released a statement concerning the recent bankruptcy filing by Takata Corp. “We do …
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Fiat Chrysler recalling 297,000 vehicles due to unintentional air bag deployments
by SpeedLuxby SpeedLuxFiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling 297,000 older minivans in North America due to wiring issue that can result in unintended air bag deployments, the company stated on Thursday. The recall …
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Feinberg may be tapped to run $1 billion Takata compensation fund
by SpeedLuxby SpeedLuxA federal judge may tap Kenneth Feinberg to oversee claims for almost $1 billion that Takata Corp will pay to victims of malfunctioning air bag inflators connected to various deaths …
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U.S. auto recalls record 53.2 million in 2016, beating 51.1 million of 2015
by SpeedLuxby SpeedLuxThe U.S. Transportation Department stated car manufacturers recalled a record high 53.2 million vehicles in last year in the United States in part due to a massive expansion in callback …
