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Former Takata execs charged, Ford and Honda expand recall

Three former Takata executives have been charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and five counts of wire fraud for transfers of funds. The charges stem from their alleged involvement with covering up faulty Takata airbag inflators.

By Mike Davey Detroit, Michigan — January 15, 2017 — Three former employees of Takata have been formally indicted by a US federal grand jury in Detroit. The charges stem from the well-known issues surrounding Takata airbags in recent years. The executives are alleged to have concealed defects in the company’s airbag inflators. A statement […]

Takata airbag recall continues to expand

Japan's transport ministry announced on Friday an addition 7 million vehicles to be recalled.

Detroit, Michigan — May 30, 2016 — The Takata airbag recall continues to grow. On Friday, the Japanese transport ministry announced that 7 million additional recalls related to Takata, covering air bag inflators that do not have a chemical drying agent. The US-based National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has also posted documents showing recalls […]

Total Takata airbag recall now possible

By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — February 17, 2016 — The Takata airbag saga seems to be inflating to a new level of complexity and concern. Last month Federal safety regulators in the US confirmed that a South Carolina man died in December as a result of an explosion in a Takata airbag that wasn’t […]

Honda Canada to enlist collision repair facilities in Takata recall

Honda Canada has indicated the company will enlist independent repair facilities to help identify and fix Takata airbags that may be prone to malfunction.

By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — December 18, 2015 — Last week American Honda Motor Company announced a new program that recruits independent mechanical repair and collision repair facilities to identify vehicles with faulty Takata airbags and help notify clients. The auto industry is dealing with the single largest recall in history. This is not […]

Takata Recall: Canadian repairers ready to step up for installation

Recent comments from a US regulatory agency indicate that independent repairers may be called upon to install replacement airbags as part of the Takata recall.

By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — November 4, 2015 — The biggest recall in the history of the automobile industry continues to hang over the sector. Getting this recall done will take time and effort. Recently the US-based National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) took an unprecedented step when executives suggested the organization may call […]

Takata recall could expand to more companies

The Takata airbag recall may spiral out to include more automakers.

By Mike Davey Toronto, Ontario — September 29, 2015 — More automakers may have to issue recalls related to air bag inflators made by Takata Corp., according to letters sent last week by the US-based National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The defective inflators can explode with too much force, possibly spraying bits of metal […]

Friday Fun: Sensor overload, human unpredictability and autonomous vehicles

The new Tesla X Signature Series features sensor equipped rear gull wing doors.

By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — September 3, 2015 — Some interesting facts and figures from the week that was: – The number of sensors in cars may be getting ridiculous. The new Tesla SUV has gull-wing doors equipped with sensors so that when they open they don’t hit anything. However, it seems certain that […]

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