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Takata Refuses NHTSA Call For Nationwide Airbag Recall
Takata won’t be conducting a nationwide recall of its defective airbags anytime soon, but did hire three former U.S. Transportation Secretaries to help the supplier manage the crisis. Meanwhile, an airbag in an non-recalled model explodes in a Japanese junkyard; the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration won’t push for a nationwide passenger airbag recall; and Toyota and Honda both call for an industry review of Takata’s wares.
NHTSA: GM Has Enough Parts To Repair All Affected By February 2014 Ignition Recall
Do you or yours happen to own one of the models affected by the February 2014 General Motors ignition switch recall? The automaker finally has a replacement ready at your convenience.
Hearings, Recalls Et Al Darken Takata's Doorstep
Takata and those associated with its airbag recall crisis are heading back into the fire this week, one that could grow into a firestorm soon enough.
NHTSA Orders Takata To Recall Airbags By December 2
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is ordering Takata to conduct a nationwide recall of its airbags, while Honda was found to have issued Takata-related recalls as early as 2002.
Honda Admits Underreporting US Death, Injury Claims Since 2003
Due to its narrow interpretation of the TREAD Act, Honda admitted to underreporting the number of claims linked to injuries and/or deaths caused by safety issues in its products since 2003.
NHTSA, USDOT Demand National Recall Action From Takata, Automakers
While we were looking over the latest and greatest from the 2014 LA Auto Show, the Takata band played on.
Obama Nominates Rosekind To Top NHTSA Post
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration may have finally found its new administrator.
Honda To Replace Takata Airbags Nationwide If Consumers Complain
Worried that the airbag in your Honda may shred your face instead of saving it? Complain loud enough, and the automaker will replace the unit in question.
FCA CEO Ordered To Give Deposition In Jeep-Related Lawsuit
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne has been ordered by a Georgia judge to give a deposition as part of a lawsuit made against his company by a family whose son was killed in a rear-end crash involving a Jeep.
Takata Chairman In Hiding, Mexican Plant Increasing Airbag Production
Takata’s chairman goes missing amid the company’s airbag recall crisis; the company boosts production of replacement modules at its Mexico plant; and the United States Senate plans to hold hearings regarding the airbag recalls, while also demanding a full reform of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration over the agency’s role in both Takata’s and General Motors’ respective recalls.
GM Discloses More Fatalities, Faces Questions Amid Email Revelation
General Motors disclosed more deaths linked to the February 2014 ignition switch recall in its quarterly report to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, but more headaches await the automaker as the spotlight focuses on CEO Mary Barra’s actual role in the recall in the first place.
GM Parts Order Center Of New Evidence Surrounding Ignition Recall
Just when you thought the meat of the story had long since been consumed, a lovely roast was just delivered courtesy of an email chain between General Motors and Delphi regarding a large order of parts months ahead of the February 2014 ignition switch recall.
NHTSA Orders More Documents From Honda About Takata Recall
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is demanding more satisfaction from Honda in as many days over the automaker’s role in the ongoing Takata airbag recall crisis, asking for more documents in a second request.
Honda Ordered To Answer For Its Role In Takata Airbag Recall By November 24
Takata is no longer alone in facing an intense federal investigation over in its airbag recall action: Honda, too, has been ordered to answer under oath for its role in the recall.
Spotlight Shines Brighter On Takata Airbag Failures
Investigators unearth more reports of deaths and injuries linked to catastrophic detonations of Takata’s airbags; the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sets a deadline for the supplier to submit related documents; and attorneys urge a U.S. district judge to act quickly on a class action against Takata and four of its client automakers.
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