U.S. auto safety regulators say they stand by a conclusion that more than 50 million air bag inflators are dangerous and should not be in use, taking another step toward a massive recall.
The decision Wednesday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration involves inflators made by ARC Automotive Inc. in Tennessee and another parts manufacturer. It comes despite opposition from automakers.
The inflators in about 49 million vehicles from 13 manufacturers can explode and hurl shrapnel into drivers and passengers.
The agency has said the inflators are responsible for at least seven injuries and two deaths in the United States and Canada since 2009.
Good. Regulators should be able to order large-scale actions like this, especially when personal safety is at risk. I’d rather not be driving around with a possible claymore mine a foot from my face.
Isn’t this old news? Like, really old news?
https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/takata-recall-spotlight
Like 9 years ago old, and still going…
https://youtube.com/watch?v=7qwrfiWOsmY
Hell, my old 1991 Corsica had a record of their airbags killing at least 6 people, which is why I just disconnected mine.
Those were Takata. This is a separate manufacturer.
Hell, my old 1991 Corsica had a record of their airbags killing at least 6 people, which is why I just disconnected mine.
That was stupid. You’re way more likely to be killed in an accident with a disconnected airbag than with an occasionally faulty one.
Tennessee has low pay for factory workers and usually businesses such as ARC get tax breaks because they employ x amount people combing this with low regulations and it is a recipe for disaster
Southern US factories are ramping up to be the next China in labor violations and suppressing worker’s rights included
Gtfo. US regulating in the interests of the public?!
Oooooh wait, it’s been known for 15 years…
My car too old for airbags. Maybe I should bubble wrap the middle of the steering wheel!
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