Millions of Defective Air Bags Have Been Recalled--but They're Still Not Fixed [View all]
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From 2015 to 2024, about 12 million vehicles were recalled for safety defects that could result in air bags not deploying. These recalls—37 in total—included models made by General Motors and Ford as well as luxury brands such as Mercedes-Benz and Audi. About 2.6 million, or around 22%, of affected vehicles remain unfixed, according to an analysis of the latest National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data by The Wall Street Journal.
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The NHTSA data reveal a broader problem: Roughly one in three cars recalled for all reasons goes unfixed. The rate is roughly the same even for serious flaws such as failing brakes, engine fires or the air bag defects reviewed by the Journal. While federal regulators have the authority to force companies to issue recalls, they say they can’t force auto owners to participate, even with dangerous problems.
The regulator said it frequently communicates with manufacturers about their recall completion rates and efforts to reach consumers, and through these inquiries often influences manufacturers to take additional steps for outreach. It also said that, where warranted, it has the authority to order additional recall notifications.
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NHTSA has been weighing whether to require a recall of an estimated 49 million cars with air bags using parts from supplier ARC Automotive that could rupture upon deployment, and it has been investigating reports of counterfeit air bag parts that have been tied to several deaths. The regulator continues to issue new warnings about faulty air bags from now-defunct supplier Takata, even though those recalls began over a decade ago.
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