Air bag manufacturer Takata Corp. has hired a German engineering firm to help the Japanese firm understand the root cause of a string of air bag explosions linked to six deaths and at least 64 injuries.The Detroit News has learned that Takata has retained the Fraunhofer Institute, a German research organization that is the largest of its kind in Europe.
“Takata is working with top scientists across the globe to evaluate our products and the recent inflator rupture events. The experts include scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute in Germany who specialize in propellants, inflators and air bag systems,” Takata spokesman Jared Levy said, saying the firm was retained in December.
Takata briefed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on its efforts earlier this month and plans to meet with major automakers next week.
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