Tag Archives: Airbag
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JPML Establishes Multidistrict Litigation for Lawsuits Over Chrysler and GM Airbag Inflator Ruptures
The U.S. JPML has ordered all airbag inflator rupture lawsuits filed over ARC airbag components used in GM and Chrysler vehicles consolidated before one federal judge for pretrial proceedings.
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Airbag Explosions Continue to Cause Deaths, Years After Faulty Inflators Recalled
The NHTSA urges consumers to check to see if their vehicle is affected by Takata airbag recalls, as faulty inflators continue to cause consumer deaths due to airbag explosions.
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Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator Recall Issued After Engine Fires, and Ford Pickup Trucks Linked to Side Airbag Problems
Two Ford truck and SUV recalls have been issued over the risk of vehicle fires and defective airbags.
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Volvo S60, S80 Recall Issued Over Exploding Airbag Risks
More than 450,000 Volvo sedans contain defective airbags, which may rupture and explode, sending sharp metal or plastic shrapnel toward vehicle occupants.
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Safety of Airbags in Another 30 Million Vehicles With Takata Inflators Under Investigation by NHTSA
Federal regulators are investigating another 30 million vehicles which may need to be recalled due to problems with Takata airbag inflators.
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GM Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Defective Airbags and Seatbelt Pretensioners
A class action lawsuit filed against General Motors claims many of its vehicles use software which can delay the deployment of airbags and seat pretensioners, resulting in unnecessary injuries and…
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Ram Pickup Truck Side Airbag Explosion Risk Results in Recall For 212K Vehicles
A risk of randomly exploding side curtain airbags has led to the recall of more than 200,000 Ram trucks.
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Audi A3 Recall Issued Over Passenger Side Air Bags Which May Deactivate
A defective passenger side airbag sensor has led to the recall of more than 150,000 Audi vehicles.
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Ford Takata Airbag Recall Ends Up Affecting 2.6M Vehicles
Ford has recalled about 2.6 million vehicles equipped with Takata airbags which could explode and kill or injure vehicle occupants.
