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Automakers Recall 1.7M Cars With Faulty Airbags

Subaru, Tesla, BMW, Volkswagen, Daimler Vans, Mercedes and Ferrari are recalling about 1.7 million vehicles to replace potentially deadly airbag inflators made by Takata Corp. of Japan. The inflators can hurl shrapnel into drivers and passengers. At least 23 people …

Survey Finds Americans Sick of Recalls, Less Satisfied With Cars

Lead Lawyers Appointed for Federal Takata Airbag Cases

Four plaintiffs’ lawyers, including high-profile attorney David Boies, were appointed by a federal judge on Tuesday to lead civil litigation against Takata Corp and several car manufacturers for injuries caused by allegedly faulty airbags. U.S. District Judge Federico Moreno, who …

Second Faulty Airbag Recall for More Than 2M Vehicles

More than 2 million Toyota, Chrysler and Honda vehicles are being recalled for a second fix for faulty airbags that may inadvertently inflate while the car is running. The recall includes some Acura MDX, Dodge Viper, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Honda …

Takata, Honda Sued in California for AirBag-Related Recalls

Takata Corp. and Honda Motor Co. were sued by a driver seeking damages on behalf of the owners of 5 million Honda and Acura models recalled so far in the U.S. to replace potentially unsafe airbags. The complaint filed yesterday …

Toyota, Honda, Nissan Announce 2M Vehicle Airbag Recall

Toyota, Honda and Nissan are recalling more than 2 million vehicles globally for an identical problem with airbags on the passenger side whose inflator may burst, sending plastic pieces flying. No injuries have been reported related to the problem. The …

GM Recalls 13,680 Cars for Bolt, Airbag Issues

General Motors Co is recalling 13,680 cars globally to address potential problems with improperly tightened suspension bolts and faulty airbags, according to the company and documents filed with U.S. safety regulators. Neither issue has resulted in any accidents or injuries, …