Ford backup camera issue costs automaker $165 million
The Ford backup camera recall sparked a federal investigation and resulted in $165 million in fines. November 17, 2024 — Ford's backup camera issues led to a recall that has now cost Ford $165 million for not complying with federal recall requirements. Ford announced a recall of more than 620,000 such vehicles in the United States in September 2020 2020 Ford F-150 2020 Ford F-250 2020 Ford F-350 2020 Ford F-450 2020 Ford F-550 2020 Ford Explorer 2020 Ford Mustang 2020 Ford Transit 2020 Ford Expedition 2020 Ford Escape 2020 Ford Ranger 2020 Ford Edge 2020 Lincoln Nautilus 2020 Lincoln Corsair 2020 Lincoln MKX Ford said the camera issue was caused by a conductive fault in the backup camera's printed circuit board. The backup camera, supplied by Magna Electronics, appears to be a part-time job, leaving drivers guessing about what's behind the vehicle. Nearly a year after Ford announced a recall for its backup cameras, the National Highway Traffic Safety…
Volkswagen recalls 123,000 vehicles due to exploding airbags
More exploding Takata airbags lead to another Volkswagen recall. November 8, 2024 — Volkswagen has recalled more than 123,000 2017-2019 Beetles, Beetle convertibles, 2012-2014 Passats, 2017 Passat wagons and 2006-2007 Passat sedans due to exploding Takata air bags. Volkswagen said the driver-side frontal airbag inflator could explode due to the propellant used to deploy the airbag. Volkswagen recall letters are expected to be mailed out on December 27, 2024, and dealers will replace the driver's side front airbag module. Volkswagen owners with questions are asked to call 800-893-5298 and ask for recall numbers 69EG and 69GQ.
Volkswagen recalls 115,000 vehicles equipped with Takata airbags
Volkswagen is recalling nearly 115,000 vehicles in the United States equipped with Takata airbag inflators. These do not pose an "unreasonable risk" to safety but are being recalled out of an abundance of caution. Multiple models are affected, including multiple versions of the Beetle and Passat. Takata airbags, one of the deadliest safety devices ever invented, are in the news again as Volkswagen recalls 114,478 vehicles. All are equipped with a Takata driver-side front airbag inflator for 2006-2007 Passat, 2012-2014 Passat, and 2017-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible. There was also an odd mention of the 2017 Passat wagon. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP") { adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said the air bag inflators equipped in these vehicles "may explode due to propellant degradation following prolonged exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycles." If an explosion occurs, deadly shrapnel could…
28th U.S. death linked to Takata airbag defect
At least 36 people have died worldwide from faulty Takata airbag inflators go through Brad Anderson 4 hours ago In 2018, the driver of a 2004 Honda Civic was killed in a high-speed crash in Alabama. Honda said it was difficult to determine the driver's cause of death due to the high speed of the accident. More than 100 million vehicles worldwide have been recalled because of Takata air bag inflators that could explode. The 28th death in the U.S. has been blamed on a faulty Takata airbag inflator. While the fatal accident is dominating the headlines now, it actually happened six years ago — another reminder of the ongoing risks these ticking time bombs pose. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) revealed that a driver of a 2004 Honda Civic was killed in a 2018 crash in Alabama due to a faulty airbag inflator. This was the 20th Takata-related Honda/Acura death in the U.S. At least 36 people…
Ford and Mazda issue ‘Do Not Drive’ warnings
More than 457,000 Ford and Mazda vehicles must be taken out of service until their Takata air bags are replaced. August 14, 2024 — Ford and Mazda announced they will not issue driver warnings until Takata air bags in more than 457,000 vehicles are replaced. The warning is simple: Park your vehicle until the recalled Takata airbags are replaced, something that should have been fixed long ago. All Ford and Mazda vehicles are equipped with the recalled non-drying Takata airbags. Ford's "do not drive" warning covers 374,290 vehicles that have not been repaired under the recall. 2005-2014 Ford Mustang 2005-2006 Ford GT 2006-2012 Ford Fusion 2006-2012 Lincoln MKZ/Zephyr 2006-2012 Mercury Milan 2007-2010 Ford Edge 2007-2010 Lincoln MKX 2007-2011 Ford Ranger Mazda's air bag warning covers 82,893 vehicles that were previously recalled and have not yet been fixed. 2004-2009 Mazda B Series 2003-2013 Mazda Mazda 6 2006-2007 Mazda Speed 6 2004-2011 Mazda RX-8 2004-2006 Mazda MPV 2007-2012 Mazda CX-7 2007-2015 Mazda…
BMW recalls 395,000 3 Series cars over Takata airbag issue
BMW 3 Series steering wheels may have been replaced with exploding Takata airbags. July 10, 2024 — BMW's Takata airbag recall covers nearly 395,000 vehicles to check if the steering wheels were replaced with sport or M sports steering wheels. The recalled BMW vehicles may have Takata airbags in their steering wheels that could explode. 2006-2011 BMW 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi) 2006-2012 BMW 3 Series Sports Tourer (325xi, 328i, 328xi) 2009-2011 BMW 335d "Some vehicles may be equipped with a sports or M sports steering wheel which is fitted with a Takata driver front airbag module which contains a PSDI-5 inflator which can be installed by the owner even though it is not an officially supplied/approved replacement part by BMW. The original airbag module does not contain an ammonium nitrate inflator." - BMW BMW expects to mail out Takata airbag recall letters on August 23, 2024, and dealers will replace all Takata…
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