Takata AG produced steering wheels and plastic parts, not only for the automotive industry. On June 25, 2017, Takata filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States and filed for …

• To date, tens of millions of defective Takata air bags are still under the largest and most complex auto safety recall in U.S. history. NHTSA is working with manufacturers to urge drivers to …

Jun 17, 2025 · Discover the compelling rise and fall of Takata, a leading name in automotive safety known for its airbags. This article delves into Takata's trajectory from innovative …

3 days ago · In the early stages of the expanded Takata recalls, Honda and Acura dealers were replacing upwards of 20,000 Takata airbag inflators on a daily basis. This pace of repairs was …

Sep 4, 2024 · Another US death has been confirmed in the multidecade recall of Takata air bags, which are known for exploding and causing injury and death.

Apr 21, 2021 · A guide to the key things consumers need to know about the massive Takata airbag recall, affecting millions of vehicles, made by several automotive brands.

Jan 5, 2026 · Stellantis South Africa is reinforcing its ongoing Takata airbag recall campaign, continuing the critical Stop-Drive safety warning for selected vehicles, including Citroën, DS, …

Tens of millions of vehicles with Takata air bags are under recall. Long-term exposure to high heat and humidity can cause these air bags to explode when deployed.

Aug 13, 2024 · The Takata airbag saga continues: Ford Motor Company issues do-not-drive advisory for 756,000 vehicles, including Ford Rangers, Mustangs & GTs, until checked.

Takata used the volatile chemical ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion to quickly fill the air bags in a crash. But over the years the chemical can deteriorate, especially when exposed …