Le Lézard
Classified in: Transportation
Subjects: LAW, PSF

Report: At Least 100,000 Dangerously Defective Airbags Remain Unrepaired In Kentucky


FRANKFORT, Ky., Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- At least 100,000 recalled vehicles in Kentucky contain dangerously defective airbags that could blast sharp metal fragments at drivers and passengers upon deployment, resulting in serious injury or death, even in a minor crash.

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the ongoing, urgent safety airbag recall ? the largest and most complex safety recall in U.S. history ? affects tens of millions of vehicles from 19 vehicle manufacturers and more than 200 models and model years. At least 16 Americans have been killed, and more than 300 individuals have suffered serious injuries allegedly caused by these defective airbags.

As of November 2019, of the approximately 500,000 airbags on the road in Kentucky that were initially identified as containing these dangerously defective airbags, roughly 100,000 ? or about 33 percent? remain unrepaired in around 100,000 vehicles, even after as many as dozens of outreach attempts by vehicle manufacturers.

Kentucky residents can find out whether their vehicle has a recalled airbag at AirbagRecall.com. If they do, they can contact any of their vehicle manufacturer's nearby dealerships to schedule a free recall repair.

While the recall affects vehicles made by 19 different vehicle manufacturers, certain 2001-2003 Hondas and Acuras as well as certain 2006 Ford Ranger trucks and Mazda B-Series trucks are considered higher risk. NHTSA urges consumers not to drive these vehicles unless they are going straight to a dealer to have them repaired immediately. In Kentucky, more than 550 unrepaired airbags fall into the higher risk, 'Do Not Drive' category. The specific 'Do Not Drive' models are listed below:   

The airbag recall repair is absolutely free. Parts for higher risk vehicles are in good supply at area dealerships and many are offering free towing or loaner vehicles to accommodate affected vehicle owners.

Kentucky residents who may be waiting for replacement parts for their vehicle, or who are not affected by the current recall, are also encouraged to call their vehicle manufacturer and confirm that their contact information is up to date, so they receive recall-related updates going forward.

"These airbags are dangerous and potentially deadly," NHTSA Acting Administrator James Owens said. "If your vehicle is under recall, you should contact your dealer for a free repair. It could save your life or the life of someone you love."

Affected vehicle manufacturers are undertaking a variety of outreach efforts to help alert vehicle owners affected by the recall and schedule free, potentially life-saving repairs. Examples of these efforts include:

For more information about these and other efforts by affected vehicle manufacturers, please visit:

Audi USA

https://www.audiusa.com/about/takata

BMW of North America

www.bmwusa.com/recall

Daimler Trucks North America

https://alliancetruckparts.com/sterling

Daimler Vans USA

https://www.mbvans.com/sprinter/owners-resources/recall

https://www.freightlinersprinterusa.com/freightliner/owners-resources/recall

FCA US LLC

www.checktoprotect.org

https://chryslerpr.com/noticias

Ferrari North America, Inc.

https://auto.ferrari.com/en_US/owners/recall-campaign/ 

Ford Motor Company

http://fordairbaginfo.com/ 

LincolnAirbagInfo.com 

General Motors

www.gmtakataairbag.com or 1-866-467-9700

American Honda Motor Company

www.hondaairbaginfo.com

Infiniti USA

https://www.infinitiusa.com/takata-airbag-recall.html 

Jaguar Land Rover North America

www.jaguarusa.com/airbagrecall

www.landroverusa.com/airbagrecall

Mazda North American Operations

https://www.mazdarecallinfo.com/

McLaren Automotive

https://cars.mclaren.com/ownership/america/recall 

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

www.mbusa.com/recall 

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

https://www.mitsubishicars.com/recall or (888) 648-7820

Nissan North America, Inc.

https://www.nissanusa.com/takata-airbag-recall.html 

Subaru of America, Inc.

https://www.subaru.com/vehicle-recalls/airbags.html 

Tesla, Inc.

https://www.tesla.com/vin-recall-search 

Toyota

www.toyota.com/recall 

https://www.carmaproject.com/home

https://pressroom.toyota.com/section_display.cfm?section_id=1052

Volkswagen Group of America

https://www.vw.com/owners-recalls/ 

ABOUT AIRBAG RECALL

Airbag Recall is a program supported by community organizations, public interest groups, private companies, elected officials, faith communities and other concerned parties to raise consumer awareness about the ongoing urgent airbag safety recall. Participants are committed to educating individuals about the risks associated with defective airbags, helping affected drivers schedule free repairs and accelerating recall completion rates. To determine if your car has a defective airbag, visit www.AirbagRecall.com and enter your vehicle identification number (VIN).

Contact: Lisa Miller, [email protected]

Airbag Recall is an effort supported by community organizations, public interest groups, private companies, elected officials, faith communities and other concerned parties to raise consumer awareness about the ongoing airbag inflator recall. (PRNewsfoto/Airbag Recall)

SOURCE Airbag Recall


These press releases may also interest you

at 05:30
Cato Networks, the SASE leader, announced a new SASE throughput record here at the Porsche Studio Ginza ahead of the 2024 Tokyo E-Prix, achieving 10 Gbps without hardware upgrades. At 10 Gbps, Cato became the first SASE platform to compete not only...

at 04:00
U Power Limited (the "Company" or "U Power"), a vehicle sourcing services provider with a vision to becoming a comprehensive EV battery power solution provider in China, today announced that the Company held an extraordinary general meeting of...

at 03:22
A news report from iChongqing: In 2014, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Germany's then Vice Chancellor and Minister of Economics and Energy, Sigmar Gabriel, witnessed the arrival of the YUXINOU (Chongqing-Xinjiang-Europe) train in Duisburg, Germany....

at 02:00
- Hoping Guests Will Experience New Value of Traveling in Japan - Sumitomo Fudosan Villa Fontaine Co., Ltd., a Sumitomo Realty Group, has begun offering guestrooms featuring Japan Airlines, a major Japanese carrier, Hatsune Miku, LINE FRIENDS, and...

28 mar 2024
On Tuesday March 26, 2024, DeLorean Motor Company, represented by intellectual property and entertainment attorney, Roger N. Behle, Jr. of Foley Bezek Behle & Curtis, filed documents in California federal court announcing the settlement of DeLorean...

28 mar 2024
The Greater Toronto Airports Authority ("GTAA") today reported its financial and operating results for 2023.  Passenger activity significantly increased by 9.2 million, or 25.8 per cent, from 35.6 million to 44.8 million in 2023, when compared to...



News published on and distributed by: