Takata Sidesteps Responsibility Over Deaths Due To Defective Air Bags

Ever since automakers began recalling millions of vehicles with defective airbags made by the Takata Corporation in 2008, the company has remained largely silent in the United States.

On Thursday, that silence ended when a senior Takata executive testified during a Senate hearing that was called to examine a defect in the company’s airbags, which can explode violently when they deploy, sending metal debris flying into the car’s cabin. At least five deaths and dozens of injuries have been linked to the problem.

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dodgedart - 11/28/2014 5:27:23 AM

+1 Boost

The auto manufacturers are responsible for the end result. Nobody drives a Takata, just like there's no Dailan Alps, Delphi or Denso warranty to claim.
Someone installed hand-grenades instead of air bags. Let's get Someone to make it right.