Airbags
Airbags can significantly reduce the chance of death or injury in an accident. Defective airbags, however, can cause serious harm to drivers. The Center for Auto Safety is working to ensure that airbags are properly engineered and truly protect occupants in collisions.
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Congressional Investigation Finds Widespread Manipulation of Takata Airbag Inflator Test Data
Congressional Investigation Finds Widespread Manipulation of Takata Airbag Inflator Test Data
New Recall by Honda After Death in Malaysia Is Tied to Takata Airbag
As scrutiny intensified from lawmakers and federal prosecutors over defective airbags made by the Takata Corporation, Honda confirmed on Thursday that a driver of one of its cars had died after a Takata airbag exploded. It was the fifth death linked to the defect.
Jan. 2, 1966: When Airbags Were More Science Fiction Than Fact
On Jan. 2, 1966, The New York Times published a long article about American car companies’ response to the growing public concern about safety. At the time, cars had few safety devices — “shoulder harnesses will probably not be standard on 1967 models,” the article said. “The automakers are convinced that scarcely anyone wants them.”
Takata airbags: About 1.5 million vehicles listed in Canada
The absolute number of recalls in Canada in connection with Takata airbags is unclear, but a Transport Canada site listing recalls from automakers adds up to more than 1.5 million vehicles.