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UMW Toyota has implemented a special page on its website for owners to check if their cars are affected by the company’s various recalls, using their vehicle identification number (VIN). The page includes links to […]
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Automakers recall 1.3 million cars in Japan over faulty Takata airbags – further recalls overseas likely
The Takata airbag saga continues on as another spate of recalls take place, this time in Japan. A number of Japanese automakers have issued a recall for around 1.3 million cars domestically, but some are […]
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Proton Perdana not affected by Takata airbag recall
Proton has stated that its Accord-based Perdana, previously produced for Government usage, is not affected by the ongoing Takata airbag recall in the country. The previous Perdana was a rebadged version of the eighth-generation Accord. […]
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Carmakers still using defective Takata airbags in the US – Fiat Chrysler, Mitsubishi, Toyota, Volkswagen
Over in the US, a congressional report authored by Senator Bill Nelson has revealed that at least four carmakers are still selling or have plans to sell new vehicles equipped with Takata-made, non-desiccated ammonium-nitrate inflators […]
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Honda Malaysia confirms latest Takata airbag-related death – three recall notices already sent to City owner
Honda Malaysia has officially confirmed that the Takata single stage (SDI) driver’s airbag inflator in a 2005 Honda City ruptured in a crash on June 26, which resulted in the tragic death of the driver. […]
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Another possible airbag shrapnel death in Malaysia – all you need to know about Takata airbag recalls
We might have had another case of Takata airbag shrapnel killing a driver over the weekend. A collision between a Honda City and a Mercedes-Benz in Kota Damansara on Sunday resulted in the 44 year […]
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Honda Malaysia recalls 147,894 vehicles over faulty Takata airbag inflators – eight models involved
Honda Malaysia has announced another recall involving potentially faulty Takata airbag inflators. The recall involves 147,894 vehicles, and will see the front passenger airbag inflator being replaced in these vehicles. The latest round is almost […]
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Ferrari Takata airbag recall: 50 Malaysian cars affected
Earlier in the week, it was reported that a recall has been issued for 359 Ferrari vehicles built between 2009 and 2011 in Australia, due to the possibility of faulty Takata-sourced airbags being installed in […]
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2006-2010 Honda Gold Wing – Takata airbag recall
It appears as if the massive worldwide Takata airbag recall has now entered the world of motorcycles, with Honda issuing recall #KA8 for GL1800 Gold Wings manufactured between 2006 and 2010. While Honda has not […]
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GM recalls 1.9 million Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac trucks over Takata airbags; says it may not be necessary
The Takata airbag saga continues to expand. General Motors is the latest in a growing line of automakers affected by defective Takata airbag inflators since the National Highway Transport Safety Administration (NHTSA) declared that all […]
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Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia recalls Triton for Takata airbag replacement – 2006 to 2014, 35k units involved
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has announced a recall for the Triton pick-up truck manufactured from 2006 to 2014. This is for the replacement of the Takata-made driver airbag inflator, which may release metal fragments when […]
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Honda to recall an additional 21 million vehicles globally for faulty Takata airbag inflators – report
Honda is planning to recall an additional 21 million vehicles worldwide to fix defective airbags supplied by Takata. This comes in light of a recent announcement by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration […]
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Takata airbags – additional 35-40 million inflators to be recalled in the US; 10 fatalities, more than 100 injuries
The United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has confirmed that the recall programme for faulty Takata airbag inflators will be expanded to include an additional 35 to 40 million units. The decision to […]
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Honda Malaysia confirms two Takata airbag ruptures in April, May 2016 – official statement
Honda Malaysia has confirmed that the Takata single stage (SDI) driver’s airbag inflators ruptured in two crashes in the country that occurred in April and May this year. Both crashes, unfortunately, involved fatalities. In the […]
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Takata airbag rupture also caused by poor assembly, fluctuations in humidity and temperature – report
While ammonium nitrate may be the key culprit behind the Takata airbag ruptures, two other factors have been identified, Automotive News reports. The Independent Testing Coalition (ITC), a consortium of 10 automakers, have found that […]