Not recalling 50 million ARC airbag inflators for now
Safety regulators had previously hoped to recall 50 million airbag inflators following deaths/injuries. December 20, 2024 — Exploding air bag inflators are still affecting automakers, vehicles, occupants and safety regulators who are trying to determine whether millions of inflators and vehicles should be recalled. The entire ordeal involves ARC Automotive, Delphi Automotive and a federal safety investigation launched in 2015 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The investigation was upgraded in 2016 after a Canadian woman died when a 2009 Hyundai Elantra ARC airbag inflator ruptured. NHTSA estimates there are more than 50 million suspect air bag inflators in vehicles produced by 13 automakers. Safety regulators said in 2023 that a recall should be considered due to the dangers posed by the inflators. This has caused concern among airbag inflator manufacturers and automakers. GM did announce a recall of about 1 million vehicles in May 2023, but ARC automatically rejected any talk of a recall. All companies agree that…
Car Tire Inflator: Is your car tire punctured? You don’t know
Car Tire Blowout: You have set out for your destination but right after leaving, your car tire blows out on the highway, think what will you do at that time? You cannot find any flat tire mechanic on the highway, in such a situation, it is important to carry a car tire inflator with you. Tire InflatorWe drive to our destination, but many times the tires of our cars get punctured on the way. It is common for car tires to get punctured, but imagine if your car tires get punctured in a place where no one is around, what would you do?There are many times when a vehicle's tire gets punctured on the highway and there is no tire repair technician nearby. In such situations, a car tire inflator can help you. That is why we always recommend you to carry a tire inflator in your car at all times, otherwise you may get into trouble anytime. Today we…
Volkswagen recalls ID.4 due to passenger airbag issue
Volkswagen is recalling about 1,000 ID.4 SUVs to potentially replace the front passenger airbags. September 12, 2024 — The Volkswagen ID.4 airbag recall affects the front passenger airbags in about 1,000 vehicles. The recalled 2023-2024 Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles may have a loose fastener in the passenger front airbag inflator. About 200 vehicles are being recalled in Canada. The Volkswagen ID.4 recall letter should be mailed on October 18, 2024, at which time dealers will replace the passenger airbag if necessary. If in doubt, Volkswagen ID.4 owners should call 800-893-5298 and reference airbag recall number 69E8.
Volkswagen recalls ID.4 due to passenger airbag issue
Volkswagen is recalling about 1,000 ID.4 SUVs to potentially replace the front passenger airbags. September 12, 2024 — The Volkswagen ID.4 airbag recall affects the front passenger airbags in about 1,000 vehicles. The recalled 2023-2024 Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles may have a loose fastener in the passenger front airbag inflator. About 200 vehicles are being recalled in Canada. The Volkswagen ID.4 recall letter should be mailed on October 18, 2024, at which time dealers will replace the passenger airbag if necessary. If in doubt, Volkswagen ID.4 owners should call 800-893-5298 and reference airbag recall number 69E8.
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