For more than a decade, millions of drivers have been driving cars with deadly ingredients right before their eyes. Auto manufacturers and governments are aware of this problem. But no lasting steps have been taken to solve the problem, and there is confusion about who should take responsibility.
problem, ”Who should protect you?”It’s caused by the airbag. Takata fault safety kit, The largest recall in the history of the automotive industry, affecting nearly 100 million vehiclesOr what caused that.
More than 5 million in England alone
According to data released to Auto Express by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), there are approximately 5.3 million vehicles with faulty airbags in the UK alone.
More than 10 years after the first notifications were made, official figures show that more than 2.2 million vehicles remain unrepaired or unchecked in the UK alone. While excuses come from automakers about errors in parts orders and delays in shipping, dealers make appointments months later.
She throws metal parts
The problem is caused by an explosive cartridge used to quickly inflate the airbag in the event of an accident. Chemicals inside Takata components can become unstable, and when triggered in an accident, can rupture the metal housing and send metal fragments into the cabin. At least 27 people around the world lost their lives because of this.
Research has shown that wear of critical parts accelerates in hot and humid climates.
Statement from Australia and the United States of America
Drivers in some countries, such as Australia and the United States, have been asked not to drive certain models of vehicles until they are repaired.
Many drivers don’t realize that taking action could save their lives.
Drivers who do not want to assume the life-threatening risks that could arise from the explosion of your vehicle’s Takata-brand airbags in the event of an accident should have their vehicles inspected.
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