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June 3, 2016Car AccidentsBy Leonard Gabbay Law

Deadly Air Bags Lead To The Largest Auto Recall Ever

In 2008, recall notices began to be sent out for cars with defective and extremely dangerous Takata air bags. At first, the recall notices were limited to about 4,000 Hondas. Since then, the recall has been expanded 20 times. A recent article from Bloomberg states that the recall now encompasses airbags in cars from most major auto manufactures and impacts approximately one out of every five vehicles on the road in the United States.

Is your car on the recall list?

About The Takata Air Bag Recall

This recall is not due to a minor issue. Over time, the Takata air bags have been found to destabilize and essentially become bombs, launching shrapnel at the drivers they were meant to protect. They have killed 13 people and left more than 100 with serious injuries.

To make matters worse, it appears that Takata may have known about the dangers of these air bags for years. The combined efforts of Senate investigators and personal injury lawyers have brought to light many warning signs that were ignored by the manufacturer of these air bags. The article reveals a long history of issues within Takata.

Unfortunately, it appears that it will take up to three years for replacement air bags to be manufactured, potentially leaving many drivers in a difficult and dangerous position.

How To Determine If Your Car Is On The Recall List

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) maintainsa regularly updated list of vehicles involved in the Takata air bag recall. You can search by vehicle identification number (VIN) to see if your vehicle is part of the recall and sign up to be notified by email when the most recent recalls are added to the list.

Be aware that if you or a loved one is ever injured in a car accident and you suspect negligence or a vehicle defect, you can enlist an experienced attorney to help you get justice. At the law office of Leonard B. Gabbay, P.C., we are committed to getting compensation for victims and holding manufacturers like Takata accountable for putting dangerous products in the hands of consumers.

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