May 19, 2015:
Takata increased the potential number of auto airbag recalls to 34 million - the largest automotive recall in U.S. history.
Takata Air-Bag Recalls Expand to 34 Million Cars in the U.S. | The Wall Street Journal
Recalls Over Takata Airbag Defects Grow to 34 Million | The New York Times
Dec 5, 2014:
To find out if your vehicle is affected, go to Manufacturers recall search by VIN pages and enter your VIN (vehicle identification number).
Everything you need to know about the Takata air bag recall | consumerreports.org
Dec 3, 2014:
Last week, the NHTSA told Takata to expand the scope of the recall from just selected southern states to the entire United States. Takata responded by saying there was "no reliable evidence" to support expansion of the recall and that it would be better to focus efforts in the states with higher humidity.
Source:
Plungis, Jeff; Green, Jeff. (December 3, 2014). "Takata Poised for Clash After Snubbing U.S. Recall". Bloomberg News. Retrieved 2014-12-06.
Ivory, Danielle. (December 2, 2014). "Takata Takes No Action on Demand to Expand Recall of Faulty Airbags". The New York Times. Retrieved 2014-12-06.
Oct 22, 2014:
Yesterday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued an advisory urging owners of certain Toyota, Honda, Mazda, BMW, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Chrysler, Ford and General Motors vehicles to take immediate action on recall notices to replace defective Takata airbags.
Because the defect appears to be related to "extended exposure to consistently high humidity and temperatures", the advisory is especially urgent for vehicle owners in Florida, Puerto Rico, limited areas near the Gulf of Mexico in Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, and Louisiana, as well as Guam, Saipan, American Samoa, Virgin Islands and Hawaii.
The NHTSA states that consumers should contact their auto maker website and search by automobile VIN number to see if there are any open recalls for their vehicle(s).
Source:
(October 22, 2014). "Consumer Advisory: Vehicle Owners with Defective Airbags Urged to Take Immediate Action". NHTSA | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Retrieved 2014-10-22.
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