Many Car Makers Announce Airbag Recall for Faulty Airbags

Picture this: you are driving down the road and a deer runs out in front of your car. You swerve but bam!! Thank heaven for airbags, right? Generally speaking, yes. However, six drivers were injured by airbags that did more than cushion the blow of a crash. When their cars made impact in their accidents, metal and plastic shards spew throughout the car.

No major injuries were reported. However, 10 car manufacturers including Honda, BMW, Chrysler, Ford, Mazda, Nissan, Mitsubishi and Toyota issued a recall in 13 states and U.S. territories (Puerto Rico) where high humidity could exacerbate the air bag’s hazards. These companies are notifying car owners about the potential dangers of Takata-made airbags.

According to the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration (NTSB), airbag maker Takata is cooperating with the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the airbag concerns.

Honda has reported the biggest involvement in the recall. The company issued the recall on both driver side and passenger side airbags on some 2001-2006 model year vehicle. The recall extends to models including 2003 to 2005 Honda Accords, 2001 to 2005 Civics, 2002 to 2005 CR-Vs, 2003 to 2004 Elements, 2002 to 2004 Odysseys, 2003 to 2005 Pilots, 2006 Ridgelines, 2003 to 2005 Acura MDXs and the 2005 Acura RL.

If you have any problems with a consumer product, you should contact a personal injury attorney who will fight hard for your rights and maximum compensation for your injuries. At Graziano & Flynn, we will take on your case and stand up to insurance companies and Big Business on your behalf. Call us today for a free consultation about your injuries.