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NTSB: Takata packaging not to blame for truck explosion in Texas
The National Transportation Safety Board's hazardous material team said in a statement "Initial indicators are that the materials were packaged properly."
NHTSA investigating 8 million airbags not made by Takata
Hopefully we aren't looking at the start of the Takata saga's sequel.
Takata airbag victim urges consumers to head to the dealership
Corey Burdick lost an eye after an airbag in his Honda exploded during a low speed collision.
Don't drive some 2001-03 Hondas and Acuras with Takata airbags, feds say
New test data from the NHTSA reveals 2001-2003 Honda and Acura cars with Takata airbags inflators have a higher risk of ruptures during airbag deployment.
Honda Goldwing airbag recall spreads Takata mess to motorcycles
Own a Honda Goldwing equipped with an airbag? We have bad news: Takata strikes again.
Feds believe 85m defective Takata airbags still out there
If Takata can't prove the safety of its un-recalled airbag inflators with ammonium nitrate, the US government thinks 85 million more need replacement.
Toyota recalls over 58,000 Camry and Avalon sedans
Toyota recalls 41,630 Camrys and 16,880 Avalons after finding that the system that tells the passenger airbag to arm or disarm wasn't calibrated properly.
Takata airbag repairs may cost billions more than anticipated
The largest consumer product recall in history may carry a high price tag. In a worst-case scenario, Takata could spend $24 billion fixing tens of millions of defective airbags, according to Bloomberg.
GM recalls Colorado, Canyon, and Malibu for airbag problem
GM is recalling the 2016 Chevy Colorado, Malibu, and GMC Canyon for the possibility of a missing component in the airbag inflator.
Takata's troubles could be opportunity for Chinese company
Takata scandal is a "heaven-sent opportunity" for Joyson, a Chinese company, to enter airbag market. It bought a US airbag maker in February.
This is why Takata airbag inflators rupture and explode
The Independent Testing Coalition, which includes investigators from 10 automakers, has found three specific flaws with Takata's rupturing airbag inflators.
Takata airbag recall could affect 100 million cars
The biggest consumer-product recall in United States history may soon grow significantly larger in scope.
Your next car could have airbags on the outside
Volvo's V40 looks to be just the first of many to deploy airbags on the outside of the vehicle in order to protect occupants and pedestrians alike.
Honda recalls Accord to replace airbag control unit
Honda will recall the 2008-2010 Accord sedan because moisture can corrode the supplemental restraint system electronic control unit. This could cause the airbags not to deploy in an accident.
Takata CEO won't resign from company despite airbag scandal
Takata CEO Shigehisa Takada will remain in charge of the auto supplier, which counters earlier rumors of his possible resignation.
Takata airbag kills Georgia man; more recalls on the way
A defective airbag manufactured by Takata has claimed another victim. ​Federal officials said Friday a Georgia man was killed on December 22 when the airbag in his 2006 Ford Ranger pickup ruptured following an accident along a South Carolina road.
Exploding Takata airbag claims a teen victim
Another motorist has died as a result of injuries caused by a shrapnel-spewing Takata airbag, according to federal officials.
Mitsubishi recalls Mirage in snowy states for airbag delay
Mitsubishi is recalling 25,185 units of the Mirage due to snow and salt corroding a connector that could delay deployment of the front airbags.
Why the record-breaking Takata fine might be chump change
The record-breaking fine federal authorities handed down to airbag manufacturer Takata last week might be chump change.
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