[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/blog\/takata-airbags-spark-controversy-involving-feds\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/blog\/takata-airbags-spark-controversy-involving-feds\/","headline":"Takata Airbags Spark Controversy Involving Feds","name":"Takata Airbags Spark Controversy Involving Feds","description":"Defective airbags manufactured by Takata, a Japanese company, are at the center of a controversy that now involves federal agencies that appear to be ignoring customer questions. Additionally, many customers were unable to have their vehicles repaired due to a shortage of replacement airbags. Federal safety officials warned owners of cars affected by the Takata […]","datePublished":"2014-10-22","dateModified":"2023-04-12","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/blog\/author\/injury-attorneys\/#Person","name":"Demas Law Group, P.C.","url":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/blog\/author\/injury-attorneys\/","identifier":7,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/2d2d1dc668da653fd25c47bc01fca53aff1d3e1f6971487d8eb8e56cf2bae38c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/2d2d1dc668da653fd25c47bc01fca53aff1d3e1f6971487d8eb8e56cf2bae38c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Demas Law Group, P.C.","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/demas-logo.png","url":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/demas-logo.png","width":158,"height":141}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/eacf6b7c-9cb1-4a9a-94ca-a93b194f6cdf-1412019029913-1.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/eacf6b7c-9cb1-4a9a-94ca-a93b194f6cdf-1412019029913-1.jpg","height":465,"width":620},"url":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/blog\/takata-airbags-spark-controversy-involving-feds\/","about":["Defective Products"],"wordCount":522,"articleBody":"Defective airbags manufactured by Takata, a Japanese company, are at the center of a controversy that now involves federal agencies that appear to be ignoring customer questions. Additionally, many customers were unable to have their vehicles repaired due to a shortage of replacement airbags.Federal safety officials warned owners of cars affected by the Takata airbag problem that they should have the problem fixed immediately. However, when consumers tried to call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for answers, they were routinely put on hold and could not find the answers to their questions.What Is The Problem With Takata Airbags?According to reports, the problem is a faulty propellant inside air bags that becomes unstable and can explode during an accident. This explosion can send metal shards flying through the cabin and cause serious injury or death. So far, there have been three deaths and at least 100 injuries related to this problem.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the recall after reviewing data on the faulty airbags. The recall affects more than 14 million vehicles from 11 different automakers.The NHTSA Also Has IssuesHowever, the airbag and automobile manufacturers are not the only ones who are worried about the course of this airbag fiasco. The NHTSA\u2019s website was set up this June to serve as a national clearinghouse for information on recalled vehicles. However, most of the features of the website were not working, creating problems with the high volume of inquiries this week after the agency\u2019s announcement.Automakers have tried to take up the slack by providing recall information on their own websites. The automakers affected by the warnings include:HondaToyotaNissanMazdaBMWChryslerSubaruFordMitsubishiGeneral MotorsOther automakers may be included as the investigation into the airbag problem continues. Dealers are currently telling automobile owners that they may have to wait months for replacement parts.Victims Dying and Suffering Injury Due to Airbag DefectsHien Tran, one of the victims of the faulty airbags, died when her airbag exploded. Two other victims have also died and many more have been injured. Meanwhile, many auto makers are sending out recall notices only as parts become available, leaving many people vulnerable to injury.So far, the vehicles affected include:Toyota: 778,177 vehicles, including 2002 \u2013 2004 Lexus SC, 2003 \u2013 2004 Toyota Corolla, 2003 \u2013 2004 Toyota Corolla Matrix, 2002 \u2013 2004 Toyota Sequoia, 2003 \u2013 2004 Toyota Tundra, and 2003 \u2013 2004 Pontiac VibeHonda: 2,803,214 vehicles, including 2001 \u2013 2007 Honda Accord (4 cyl), 2001 \u2013 2002 Honda Accord (6 cyl), 2001 \u2013 2005 Honda Civic, 2002 \u2013 2006 Honda CR-V, 2003 \u2013 2011 Honda Element, 2002 \u2013 2004 Honda Odyssey, 2003 \u2013 2007 Honda Pilot, 2006 \u2013 Honda Ridgeline, 2003 \u2013 2006 Acura MDX, and 2002 \u2013 2003 Acura TL\/CLNissan: 437,712 vehicles, including 2001 \u2013 2003 Nissan Maxima, 2001 \u2013 2003 Nissan Pathfinder, 2002 \u2013 2003 Nissan Sentra, 2001 \u2013 2003 Infiniti I30\/I35, 2002 \u2013 2003 Infiniti QX4, and 2003 \u2013 Infiniti FXMazda: 18,050 vehicles, including 2003 \u2013 2004 Mazda6 and 2004 Mazda RX-8BMW: 573,935 vehicles, including 2000 \u2013 2005 3 Series Sedan, 2000 \u2013 2006 3 Series Coupe, 2000 \u2013 2005 3 Series Sports Wagon, 2000 \u2013 2006 3 Series Convertible, 2001 \u2013 2006 M3 Coupe, and 2001 \u2013 2006 M3 ConvertibleGeneral Motors: 133,221 vehicles, including 2002 \u2013 2003 Buick LeSabre, 2002 \u2013 2003 Buick Rendezvous, 2002 \u2013 2003 Cadillac DeVille, 2002 \u2013 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 2002 \u2013 2003 Chevrolet Impala, 2002 \u2013 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2002 \u2013 2003 Chevrolet Venture, 2002 \u2013 2003 GMC Envoy, 2002 \u2013 2003 GMC Envoy XL, 2002 \u2013 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora, 2002 \u2013 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2002 \u2013 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 2002 \u2013 2003 Pontiac Bonneville, and 2002 \u2013 2003 Pontiac MontanaIf you have been affected by an airbag accident, it is important to protect your rights. Talk to a personal injury attorney about your case immediately."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Takata Airbags Spark Controversy Involving Feds","item":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/blog\/takata-airbags-spark-controversy-involving-feds\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]