It’s the largest airbag recall in American history and has claimed lives nationwide, and left many others injured.
Takata’s recall of more than 33-million airbags is of greatest concern for drivers right here in Florida. Officials say 70 to 80 percent of the ruptures are happening on our roads.
Chief Brett Railey with Florida Police Chief’s Association urges drivers to take action. He states that if you have a defective air bag in your car, you are driving around with a ticking time bomb. The Florida Police Chief’s Association is urging drivers to check if their vehicles are affected.
Go to the website and see if your vehicle is subject to recall. If it is, get it fixed! That website is NHTSA.Gov.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administrator says about 300 of the 30,000 Takata airbags tested ruptured. The exploding airbags shoot debris at the driver and passengers when inflated.
34 of the 105 people injured were in Florida, according to Senator Bill Nelson. One of the 8 fatalities took place in Orlando.
Chief Bailey says his mission is to prevent anymore drivers here in Florida – and across the U.S from becoming a victim.
