VW, China partners to recall 4.86 million vehicles over Takata air bags
The recall comes after the watchdog asked the German automaker, General Motors Co and Daimler AG`s Mercedes-Benz earlier this year to recall vehicles equipped with Takata air bags.
Sep 14, 2017, 11:29 AM IST
BMW recalls 120,000 cars over Takata air bags
German carmaker BMW is recalling 120,000 cars in the United States for defective Takata air bags, German paper Bild reported on its website on Friday.
May 27, 2016, 20:29 PM IST
Scientists find cause of Takata air bag explosions
Scientists hired by the auto industry have determined that multiple factors including moisture and high humidity can cause some Takata air bags to inflate with too much force and hurl shrapnel at drivers and passengers.
Feb 24, 2016, 14:49 PM IST
Documents show Volkswagen resisted Takata air bag recall
Volkswagen resisted US government efforts to recall more cars and trucks to fix potentially deadly Takata air bags, telling safety regulators that a recall isn't necessary.
Feb 13, 2016, 05:24 AM IST
Toyota recalls more cars for dangerous Takata air bags
Toyota`s action follows a recall by rival Honda Motor Co for the same problem two weeks ago after revelations of a fifth death, in Malaysia, linked to Takata`s air bag inflator.
Nov 27, 2014, 12:33 PM IST
US urgent air bag warning affects 7.8 mn cars
US auto safety officials Wednesday expanded an urgent warning over of autos with potentially deadly defective Takata air bags to 7.8 million vehicles, 3.1 million more than previously stated.
Oct 23, 2014, 01:34 AM IST
US urges air bag repairs as Toyota expands recall
US authorities on Monday urged owners of vehicles with potentially deadly defective Takata air bags to seek repairs as Toyota recalled about 247,000 vehicles over the parts flaw.
Oct 21, 2014, 02:09 AM IST
GM dealers stop selling some Cruze sedans with Takata air bags
Potentially faulty air bags supplied by Takata have led to the recall of about 10.5 million vehicles worldwide.
Jun 26, 2014, 09:31 AM IST
