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Japan Urges Recall of Another 7 Million Takata Airbag Inflators
Japan’s transport ministry has asked carmakers to prepare plans by May 20 to replace another 7 million Takata Corp. airbag inflators that might explode when triggered in a crash, sources tell The Nikkei.
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Japan’s transport ministry has asked carmakers to prepare plans by May 20 to replace another 7 million Takata Corp. airbag inflators that might explode when triggered in a crash, sources tell The Nikkei.
Misfire problems with Takata inflators have been linked to 13 fatalities and more than 130 injuries worldwide. Manufacturers already have recalled nearly 13 million of the devices in Japan.
The new callbacks would mimic a similar expansion ordered by U.S. regulators a week ago. NHTSA’s recalls now cover virtually any Takata inflator that doesn’t contain a desiccant to absorb moisture and help prevent degradation. Takata began using the drying agent several years ago.
The extended NHTSA recall could raise the number of Takata inflators being replaced in the U.S. to as many as 69 million devices. If regulators in other markets make similar demands, the total number of Takata inflators being recalled, including the new campaigns in Japan, could reach roughly 120 million units, according to The Nikkei.
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