In October of 2014, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued an urgent warning to 7.8 million drivers about the potential dangers posed by air bags made by Takata Corp., which can explode with excessive force and kill or seriously injure the front seat occupants of affected vehicles. Tokyo-based Takata is one the world's largest automotive suppliers in the world, manufacturing air bag systems, safety belts, steering wheels and numerous other parts, all of which are used by in vehicles made by various automakers. The defect is linked to the air bag's inflator systems, which can shoot metal fragments from the devices into the car like shrapnel. Airbags on both the driver's and passenger's can explode, even as a result of a fender bender or other minor collision.
Car owners can check the NHTSA website safercar.gov and enter their Cars VIN number to see if the vehicle is subject to a recall due to the Takata Airbag.
If you, your client or loved one was involved in an auto accident in which the air bag deployed and exploded causing death or serious injury call Attorney Lauren Winer Beck today at 203-870-8254.
