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Is my airbag safe? Car drivers in Thailand urged to check for Takata airbags


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Car drivers in Thailand are being urged to check the airbags in their vehicles after three people were killed and another seriously injured due to faulty airbags from the Takata Corporation.

 

The issue with the airbags from the now-defunct Japanese automotive parts company Takata dates back to 2008 and has resulted in the recall of more than 100 million vehicles globally.

 

To date there have been at least 27 known fatalities linked to the faulty airbags.

 

Initially, Takata denied there was a problem with its airbags before later admitting that the ammonium nitrate used during manufacturing caused too much pressure and made the bags explode.

 

Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/thailand-news/is-my-airbag-safe-car-drivers-in-thailand-urged-to-check-for-takata-airbags/

 

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I would have hoped all the airbags would have been replaced over the past decade. Obviously, many people don't get their cars serviced at the brand service center. Still, brand should have found a way to contact owners. Takata should be held responsible for all these deaths.

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27 minutes ago, Purdey said:

Takata should be held responsible for all these deaths.

Takata declared bankruptcy. How do you get blood from a stone ?

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Posted (edited)
16 minutes ago, ukrules said:

Did they ever put these into Toyotas?

Yes

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14 minutes ago, ukrules said:

Hmm, I have a Vois from about 9 years ago, can't see it on a list.

Vios is called Varis (on the list) in many markets, so it would be a good idea to check the VIN number, against Toyota's recall list.

 

https://www.toyota.com/recall/takata

 

https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/compulsory-takata-airbag-recall/takata-airbag-recalls-list

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14 minutes ago, unheard said:

Yes, they did.

Check out the list of affected vehicles published in Australia:

 

https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/compulsory-takata-airbag-recall/takata-airbag-recalls-list

How much will I get from the Takata airbag settlement?

A judge has approved a $52 million settlement is six class actions against car makers for allegedly selling cars fitted with deadly Takata airbags, under which individuals group members will get around $600 after $31.7 million in expenses is deducted.Aug 15, 2565 BE

 

Lawyers get almost 32 million, members get 600 bucks - ain't justice Grand !!!

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