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01-02-2022, 10:53 AM
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Re: Fatal Automobile Accident Due to Airbag Misdeployment
My 1929 Model A Ford has MANY safety features! It has new-fangled headlights, that illuminate the road ahead so you don't run into things. The gas tank is right behind the instrument panel, but they did put a cap on the inlet to prevent fires and explosions. Also, there are heavy bumpers front and rear to deflect accidents. In addition, there is a lot of fabric lining the interior, to minimize injuries at speeds below 2 mph.
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01-02-2022, 11:20 AM
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Re: Fatal Automobile Accident Due to Airbag Misdeployment
Takata manufactured (past tense) millions of faulty airbags. Takata went bankrupt leaving the automobile manufacturers to replace that particular safety device. My sister owned a 2008 Ford Fusion. Ford made numerous attempts to contact her to have BOTH front airbags replaced. She never did follow through with the recall and traded it off. At least Ford tried multiple times to replace them, even offering to come to her location for repairs. No excuse from the owner except laziness.
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01-02-2022, 01:15 PM
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Re: Fatal Automobile Accident Due to Airbag Misdeployment
"Vehicles made by 19 different automakers have been recalled to replace frontal airbags on the driver’s side or passenger’s side, or both in what NHTSA has called “the largest and most complex safety recall in U.S. history.” The airbags, made by major parts supplier Takata, were installed in cars mostly from model years 2002 through 2015. Some of those airbags could deploy explosively, injuring or even killing car occupants. At the heart of the problem is the airbag’s inflator, a metal cartridge loaded with propellant wafers, which in some cases has ignited with explosive force. If the inflator housing ruptures in a crash, metal shards from the airbag can be sprayed throughout the passenger cabin—a potentially disastrous outcome from a supposedly lifesaving device. NHTSA has determined the root cause of the problem: airbags that use ammonium-nitrate-based propellant without a chemical drying agent. As postulated early on, environmental moisture, high temperatures, and age as associated with the defect that can improperly inflate the airbags and even send shrapnel into the occupant. To date, there have been 19 deaths and more than 400 injuries because this problem in the U.S. Worldwide, NHTSA reports that there have been at least 27 deaths. What You Should Know About the Deadly Defect. Car Recall Guide: Your Questions Answered Through various announcements, the recall has grown to include 67 million airbags from more than 42 million vehicles in the U.S. The recalls have conducted in waves, prioritized by risk. Models flagged as being at an extreme risk are certain 2001 to 2003 Honda and Acura models containing so-called “alpha” airbags, and the 2006 Ford Ranger and Mazda B-Series pickup trucks. Also included are the 1999 BMW 323i and 328i. NHTSA advises that owners not drive these vehicles and seek immediate repairs. For millions of vehicles in the recall but not under a stop-driving order, NHTSA has prioritized delivery of parts to models and areas with the highest concentration of Takata incidents, NHTSA told CR. “It was not possible for all replacement parts to be available right away, and some vehicles were at much higher risk of a dangerous airbag explosion than others,” agency spokeswoman Karen Aldana said. Go to safercar.gov to check the recall status of your vehicles. Timeline September 20, 2021: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration kicks off an engineering investigation into 30 million vehicles built by more than 20 car manufacturers between 2001 and 2019, among them Ford, General Motors, Honda, Stellantis (the parent company of Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, Ram, and others), and Toyota. The investigation covers vehicles outside the existing recall that already has affected 67 million vehicles. May 27, 2021: BMW recalls 4,511 3 Series cars from 1999-2001 equipped with Non-Azide Driver airbag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by Takata. These vehicles are equipped with driver-side air bag inflators that were previously inspected, but not replaced under recall numbers 19V-851, 19V852, or 19V-853. The NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to explode or the airbag cushion to underinflate. April 21, 2021: Another death has been confirmed due to a defective Takata airbag inflator in a 2002 Honda Accord. The tragedy occured on January 9, 2021, in Lancaster County, S.C. This bring the total U.S. fatalities to 19. Honda says the car involved in this crash had been under recall since April 2011 for replacement of the original Takata driver’s frontal airbag inflator. The automaker says that it made more than 100 attempts to reach owners of this vehicle since June 2011, including mailed notices, phone calls, emails and in-person canvassing visits. Their records indicate that the recall repair was never completed and that the driver killed in this crash was not the registered owner. Honda officials remind that older vehicles, especially 2001-2003 model year vehicles, have a heightened risk of an airbag inflator rupture and pose the greatest safety risk." Vehicles made by 19 different automakers have been recalled to replace frontal airbags on the driver’s side or passenger’s side, or both in what NHTSA has called “the largest and most complex safety recall in U.S. history.” The airbags, made by major parts supplier Takata, were installed in cars mostly from model years 2002 through 2015. Some of those airbags could deploy explosively, injuring or even killing car occupants. At the heart of the problem is the airbag’s inflator, a metal cartridge loaded with propellant wafers, which in some cases has ignited with explosive force. If the inflator housing ruptures in a crash, metal shards from the airbag can be sprayed throughout the passenger cabin—a potentially disastrous outcome from a supposedly lifesaving device. NHTSA has determined the root cause of the problem: airbags that use ammonium-nitrate-based propellant without a chemical drying agent. As postulated early on, environmental moisture, high temperatures, and age as associated with the defect that can improperly inflate the airbags and even send shrapnel into the occupant. To date, there have been 19 deaths and more than 400 injuries because this problem in the U.S. Worldwide, NHTSA reports that there have been at least 27 deaths. |
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01-02-2022, 01:16 PM
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Re: Fatal Automobile Accident Due to Airbag Misdeployment
BMW Affected owners in Florida, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico have been prioritized in this recall and will receive parts first. If you live in these regions, make sure to contact your local BMW dealer immediately to schedule an appointment to have your front driver and/or passenger airbag replaced. BMW recommends that no one sit in the front passenger seat until that airbag is replaced. Recalled Cars 2008 to 2013 BMW 1 Series 1999 to 2013 BMW 3 Series 2001 to 2003 BMW 5 Series 2013 to 2015 BMW X1 2007 to 2010 BMW X3 2001 to 2003, 2007 to 2013 BMW X5 2008 to 2014 BMW X6 2010 to 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid Chrysler Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Sterling and Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their respective companies. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. A notification schedule has not yet been provided, but FCA says that vehicles currently or previously registered in areas identified with high absolute humidity (Zone 1 areas) will be targeted first. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler’s number for this recall is S43. Recalled Cars Chrysler 2005 to 2015 Chrysler 300 2007 to 2009 Chrysler Aspen 2007 to 2008 Chrysler Crossfire Dodge 2008 to 2014 Dodge Challenger 2006 to 2015 Dodge Charger 2005 to 2011 Dodge Dakota 2004 to 2009 Dodge Durango 2005 to 2008 Dodge Magnum 2003 to 2008 Dodge Ram 1500/2500/3500 Pickup 2005 to 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup 2007 to 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 Cab Chassis 2006 to 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup 2008 to 2010 Dodge Ram 4500/5500 Cab Chassis Jeep 2007 to 2016 Jeep Wrangler Ferrari Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag assembly, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 866-551-2828. Ferrari's number for this recall is 60. Recalled Cars 2010 to 2015 Ferrari 458 Italia 2014 to 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale A 2012 to 2015 Ferrari 458 Spider 2016 to 2017 Ferrari 488 GTB 2016 to 2017 Ferrari 488 Spider 2009 to 2014 Ferrari California 2015 to 2017 Ferrari California T 2013 to 2017 Ferrari F12 2016 to 2017 Ferrari F12 tdf 2016 Ferrari F60 2012 to 2016 Ferrari FF 2017 Ferrari GTC4Lusso Ford Contact your local Ford or Lincoln dealer to schedule an appointment to have the airbag replaced in affected vehicles. Visit the Ford Owner website to see if your vehicle is part of the recall. Recalled Cars Ford 2007 to 2010 Ford Edge 2006 to 2012 Ford Fusion 2005 to 2006 Ford GT 2005 to 2014 Ford Mustang 2004 to 2011 Ford Ranger Lincoln 2007 to 2010 Lincoln MKX 2006 to 2012 Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ Mercury 2006 to 2012 Milan General Motors Double check that your vehicle is actually involved. It was first announced that many Buicks, Cadillacs, and Oldsmobiles were affected by the recall. It turns out that was an error in reporting by NHTSA. Most of those vehicles were part of an unrelated recall years ago. Interestingly, the two remaining vehicles were actually produced by other automakers and rebranded under former GM makes: the 2003 to 2005 Pontiac Vibe (built alongside the Toyota Matrix) and the 2005 Saab 9-2x (a Subaru-built vehicle rebranded as a Saab). Both vehicles should be taken to a current GM dealership for repairs. Recalled Cars Cadillac 2007 to 2014 Cadillac Escalade 2007 to 2014 Cadillac Escalade ESV 2007 to 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT Chevrolet 2007 to 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 2007 to 2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2007 to 2014 Chevrolet Silverado LD 2007 to 2014 Chevrolet Suburban 2007 to 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe GMC 2007 to 2014 GMC Sierra HD 2007 to 2014 GMC Sierra LD 2007 to 2014 GMC Yukon 2007 to 2014 GMC Yukon XL Pontiac 2003 to 2010 Pontiac Vibe Saab 2005 to 2006 Saab 9-2x 2006 to 2011 Saab 9-3 2006 to 2009 Saab 9-5 Saturn 2008 to 2009 Saturn Astra Honda If you haven’t already, go to Honda’s recall site and enter your VIN. If your vehicle is included in this recall, the site will provide a description of the problem and instructions on how to proceed. NHTSA has determined that certain model-year 2001-2003 Honda and Acura vehicles have a much greater risk of ruptures during airbag deployment. In fact, nine of the first 11 Takata-related deaths in the U.S. were in Acura and Honda vehicles. These high-risk models are listed separately below. If you have a vehicle that was first sold in, or is registered in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands—take immediate action. If you haven’t already received notice in the mail, print out the results of your VIN search and contact your nearest Honda dealer. They have allocated the replacement parts to these high humidity areas and will replace the part once you’ve made an appointment. Honda will be sending notices to other areas on a rolling basis as the parts become available. Recalled Cars Acura 1997 to 1998 Acura 2.2CL 1997 to 1998 Acura 3.0CL 1998 to 1999 Acura 2.3CL 2001 to 2003 Acura 3.2CL 2002 to 2003 Acura 3.2TL 2013 to 2016 Acura ILX 2013 to 2014 Acura ILX Hybrid 2001 to 2006 Acura MDX 2007 to 2016 Acura RDX 1998 to 2003 Acura 3.5RL 2005 to 2012 Acura RL 2009 to 2014 Acura TL 1999 to 2001 Acura 3.2TL 2009 to 2014 Acura TSX 2010 to 2013 Acura ZDX Honda 1998 to 2012 Honda Accord 1996 to 2000 Honda Civic Coupe 1998 to 2011 Honda Civic 2003 to 2011 Honda Civic Hybrid 2001 to 2011 Honda Civic NGV 2010 to 2015 Honda Crosstour 1997 to 2011 Honda CR-V 2011 to 2015 Honda CR-Z 2003 to 2011 Honda Element 2010 to 2014 Honda FCX Clarity 2007 to 2013 Honda Fit 2013 to 2014 Honda Fit EV 2010 to 2014 Honda Insight 1998 to 2004 Honda Odyssey 2003 to 2015 Honda Pilot 2006 to 2014 Honda Ridgeline 2006 to 2010 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing (motorcycle) High-Risk Models 2001 to 2002 Honda Civic 2001 to 2002 Honda Accord 2002 to 2003 Acura TL 2002 Honda CR-V 2002 Honda Odyssey 2003 Acura CL 2003 Honda Pilot Jaguar/Land Rover Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling certain model years of the Jaguar XF originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in these states are not subject to this safety recall. For more information, contact the Jaguar Customer Relationship Center at 800-452-4827 or the Land Rover customer center. Recalled Cars 2009 to 2015 Jaguar XF 2007 to 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Mazda Owners should go to Mazda’s recall site (mazdarecallinfo.com) and enter the car's VIN. If your vehicle is included in this recall, the site will provide a description of the problem and instructions on how to proceed. If the site indicates that repair parts are available, the appointment button on the site links to your local dealer so you can easily set up a repair appointment. There is no charge for this repair. NHTSA has determined that the age and location of a vehicle can increase the risk of rupture. Vehicles sold or ever registered in a high absolute humidity (HAH) area (Florida, Hawaii, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Puerto Rico, Guam, Saipan, American Samoa, and Virgin Islands) and/or Mazda vehicles 2003-2007 are considered high priority—immediate action should be taken. If you haven’t received a notice in the mail, print out the results of your VIN search and contact your nearest Mazda dealer. Replacement parts have been prioritized to the high humidity areas and dealers will replace the part once you’ve made an appointment. The recall includes all states and Mazda will be sending notices to areas on a rolling basis as parts become available. Recalled Cars 2004 to 2009 Mazda B-Series 2007 to 2012 Mazda CX-7 2007 to 2015 Mazda CX-9 2003 to 2015 Mazda6 2006 to 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed6 2004 to 2006 Mazda MPV 2004 to 2011 Mazda RX-8 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz uses Takata driver’s-side and passenger-side airbags in many vehicles and, is recalling vehicles which use the affected airbags. Should owners need additional assistance, go to www.mbusa.com, and use the "Email/Write" section under Customer Support, or call 877-496-3691. Recalled Cars 2005 to 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2010 to 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2011 to 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabrio 2010 to 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe 2009 to 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2010 to 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class 2009 to 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class 2009 to 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2007 to 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2011 to 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS-Class Mitsubishi If you see that your car as part of this recall, Mitsubishi advises owners to act immediately in scheduling an appointment to replace it. If the dealer does not have the part yet, they will provide instructions on how best to proceed until the part is available. Recalled Cars 2012, 2014, 2016, and 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV 2004 to 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer 2004 to 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1998 to 2000 Mitsubishi Montero 2006 to 2009 Mitsubishi Raider Nissan Nissan has notified or will be notifying owners of affected vehicles to bring their vehicle in for inspection and potential parts replacement. Extra attention is being paid to “some areas” of Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands, but the recall covers every state, the District of Columbia, and some American territories. Recalled Cars Infiniti 2003 to 2008 Infiniti FX 2001 Infiniti I30 2002 to 2004 Infiniti I35 2006 to 2010 Infiniti M 2002 to 2003 Infiniti QX4 Nissan 2001 to 2003 Nissan Maxima 2002 to 2004 Nissan Pathfinder 2002 to 2006 Nissan Sentra 2007 to 2012 Nissan Versa Subaru Call your local Subaru dealer and schedule an appointment to have the airbag replaced. There is no wait for parts to arrive and no special emphasis on localized climates or regions. Because second owners may not know where the previous owner of their vehicle lived/drove, Subaru does not want to focus on any particular region. Recalled Cars 2003 to 2006 Subaru Baja 2009 to 2013 Subaru Forester 2004 to 2011 Subaru Impreza (including WRX/STI) 2003 to 2014 Subaru Legacy 2003 to 2014 Subaru Outback 2006 to 2014 Subaru Tribeca 2012 to 2014 Subaru WRX/STI Tesla Recalled Cars 2012 to 2016 Tesla Model S Toyota Immediate action is recommended if your vehicle registered in the coastal areas around the Gulf of Mexico, including Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Or if the car is in Florida, Puerto Rico, Guam, Saipan, American Samoa, Virgin Islands and Hawaii. When the parts become available, owners will be notified by mail to bring their vehicle in for the proper fix. Finally, if you are uncomfortable driving your vehicle to the dealership to have the work performed, contact your local Toyota dealer, and they will arrange to have the vehicle picked up. Recalled Cars Lexus 2007 to 2012 Lexus ES350 2010 to 2017 Lexus GX460 2006 to 2013 Lexus IS250/350 2010 to 2015 Lexus IS250C/350C 2008 to 2014 Lexus IS F 2012 Lexus LFA 2002 to 2010 Lexus SC430 Scion 2008 to 2015 Scion xB Toyota 2010 to 2016 Toyota 4Runner 1998 to 1999 Toyota Celica 2003 to 2013 Toyota Corolla 2003 to 2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 to 2013 Toyota Matrix 1998 to 2000 Toyota RAV4 2004 to 2005 Toyota RAV4 2002 to 2007 Toyota Sequoia 2011 to 2014 Toyota Sienna 1997 to 1998 Toyota Supra 2003 to 2006 Toyota Tundra 2006 to 2011 Toyota Yaris (Hatchback) 2007 to 2012 Toyota Yaris (Sedan) Volkswagen/Audi Recalled Cars Audi 2006 to 2013 Audi A3 1999 to 2000 A4 2005 to 2008 Audi A4 Avant 2007 to 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet 2005 to 2008 Audi A4 Sedan 2010 to 2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet 2006 to 2011 Audi A6 Avant 1998 to 2000, 2005-2011 Audi A6 Sedan 1999 A8 2009 to 2012 Audi Q5 2017 Audi R8 2008 Audi RS 4 Cabriolet 2007 to 2008 Audi RS 4 Sedan 2005 to 2008 Audi S4 Avant 2007 to 2009 Audi S4 Cabriolet 2005 to 2008 Audi S4 Sedan 2010 to 2012 Audi S5 Cabriolet 2007 to 2011 Audi S6 Sedan 2000 to 2001, 2016-2017 Audi TT Volkswagen 2009 to 2017 Volkswagen CC 2010 to 2014 Volkswagen Eos 2010 to 2014 Volkswagen Golf 2013 Volkswagen Golf R 2009 to 2013 Volkswagen GTI 2012 to 2014 Volkswagen Passat 2006 to 2010 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 2006 to 2010 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 2017 to 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan |
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01-02-2022, 04:53 PM
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Re: Fatal Automobile Accident Due to Airbag Misdeployment
~ If the owner of the car that has the recall does not have it fixed then the roulette turn goes to the next owner. Since some owners won't take the time out or bother to get it fixed, & would rather just get rid of the car instead.
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01-02-2022, 05:45 PM
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^^obviously a very big,worldwide safety issue.
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01-02-2022, 06:55 PM
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no one seemed to be that interested in doing it in australia, until they were threatened with cancelled registration . . . that got them moving
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01-04-2022, 04:11 PM
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Thanks for the post. Figures 3 & 4 are particularly interesting as I've had an artificial disc replacement 11 years ago & then a tandem disc replacement/fusion this time last year. Makes me wonder how the surgeon does it.
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01-05-2022, 12:52 AM
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That fucking sucks, I'd be pissed if I were in the afterlife over something like that.
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