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0Recalls: Toyota announces two recalls affecting 1M Corolla, Matrix and Lexus IS models 1359563340
The recall bug strikes Toyota again. The automaker has issued a voluntary recall of three models that, in total, represent more than one million units. Around 752,000 2003-2004 Toyota Corolla and Matrix models are being recalled for airbag concerns, while a windshield wiper issue is causing the ...
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Recalls: Honda recalling 748k Odyssey and Pilot models over airbag concern 1358536320
American Honda today announced a recall of approximately 748,000 Odyssey and Pilot models due to faulty airbag concerns. The vehicles in question are Odyssey minivans from the 2011 to 2013 model years and Pilot crossovers from the 2009 to 2013 model years. According to a statement from Honda, ...
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Official: NHTSA warns consumers about dangers of counterfeit airbags [w/video] 1349897400
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration is warning vehicle owners of the dangers of counterfeit airbags. During NHTSA testing, the agency discovered fake components that could fail in a spectacular manner, either by not deploying during an accident or by launching hot shrapnel ...
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Report: Motorist dies after being poisoned by airbag in minor crash 1338496140
According to the coroner's office, Ronald Smith of Mardsen, South Shields in the UK "died as a result of the car crash and more pointedly because of the explosion of his airbag, and exposure to noxious substances." According to IOL Motoring, Smith had been involved in a six-car accident in ...
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Report: NHTSA investigating side airbag problems 1330038000
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating a number of vehicles for potentially faulty side airbags, according to The Detroit News. The airbags may have been manufactured with an ineffective mix of inflation gasses, which could leave the bags flat in the event of a ...
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GM recalling 47,000 Cadillac SRX models over faulty airbag software 1307719800
General Motors has announced that it is recalling 47,401 2011 Cadillac SRX models. The vehicles are programmed to deactivate the right-side roof rail airbag if sensors detect that the right side seat is unoccupied. That means that in the event of a rollover, rear seat occupants may not be ...
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Ford introduces airbags with enhanced crash protection, debuting on 2012 Focus [w/video] 1284609660
Ford's next-generation airbag technology – Click above for high-res image galleryFord has given us a sneak peek at its production-ready 2012 Focus, and while our lips may be sealed about its specs and our impressions, we can now give you the lowdown on the Blue Oval's new airbag ... -
Video: 2011 Ford Explorer partially revealed during seatbelt airbag demo? 1275951600
2011 Ford Explorer, is that you? – Click above to watch the video after the breakSometimes, we have to wonder if automakers just like toying with the emotions of those of us who follow their comings and goings on a daily basis. How else can we explain how Ford would show up to the ... -
TSA reminds airline passengers to leave automotive airbags at home 1271950080
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), a governmental agency tasked with securing all modes of transportation in the U.S., has noticed an increase of airline passengers traveling with airbags – yes, the government-mandated inflatable safety devices that reside in our vehicles to ...
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REPORT: NHTSA proposing new side airbag standards expected to cost $54 per car 1259855880
Naturally, safety is a top priority for both automakers and consumers alike. It's also of paramount concern to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, which is the government body that sets standards for automobile safety here in the States. According to The Detroit News, NHTSA is ...

