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2019
Mazda recalls nearly 117,000 U.S. vehicles for Takata inflator replacement
Mazda is recalling nearly 117,000 U.S. vehicles for a second time to replace potentially deadly Takata air bag inflators. The recall covers vehicles that received replacement inflators between 2013 and 2017; dealers will replace front passenger inflators with parts that do not contain ammonium nitrate.
2019
BMW Australia warns E46 3 Series owners about potentially dangerous Takata airbags
BMW Australia warned drivers of E46-generation 3 Series models manufactured between 1997 and 2000 to stop driving the cars because their Takata airbags could deploy accidentally and eject metal fragments. BMW directed affected owners to arrange a free vehicle inspection and said it would replace defective airbags or components at no charge if faults were found.
2019
BMW Australia recalls E46 3 Series cars over Takata airbags
BMW in Australia began a voluntary recall of E46 3 Series cars produced between November 1997 and June 2000 after safety authorities identified a Takata airbag that could pose a critical risk of death or serious injury. The inflator could rupture in a crash and send metal fragments into the cabin. BMW offered inspection and transportation assistance to owners.
2019
ACCC classifies affected Takata airbag vehicles as critical
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission classified the recall of 20,000 vehicles fitted with faulty Takata airbags as “critical” and urged motorists not to drive affected cars until the airbags were replaced.
2015
U.S. imposes daily fines on Takata
The United States is fining Takata $14,000 per day for failing to cooperate fully with the government’s investigation into its defective airbags, according to the U.S. transportation secretary.