Nearly 2 million U.S. vehicles might have dangerous, substandard airbag inflators.
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WARNING - IMPORTANT NEWS REGARDING AIRBAGS THAT WE ALL NEED TO KNOW: Over 2m vehicles annually are involved in crashes that deploy airbags, thus requiring they be replaced during repair. And millions of people buy used cars every year. CARFAX has now issued a report indicating that literally thousands of used and repaired vehicles are at risk for potentially having a counterfeit airbag. A "counterfeit" airbag is like a "counterfeit" purse or watch. It may look like an original, but it is not. When it is not, it usually means it is not going to work when you most need it. Identifying the problem for us is great, but nobody is telling us what to do about it. Make a note of the following for all of your cars: When we must have an air bag replaced, don't assume it is a genuine air bag because we as consumers have no way of knowing otherwise. Unscrupulous repair shops out to pad profits may be fraudulently using cheap knock-offs. So what can we tell? When turning on the ignition, look for the dashboard "airbag" light first. If the light stays on, starts flashing, or doesn’t flash on at all, your air bag system is very likely counterfeit and is not going to work. See your owners manual section for key info about the lights. Before you buy a used vehicle, make sure to have it inspected by a trusted, certified mechanic. Ask them to specifically check the air bags. If your vehicle is involved in a crash in which an air bag deployed, consider having the air bag replaced at an authorized car dealership repair shop rather than a cheaper spot. A dealer can show you proof of origin. Support state legislation that criminalizes the manufacture, sale and installation of counterfeit air bags. To date, only 17 states have adopted such air bag laws, but the rest are catching-up. Advocate for counterfeit air bag laws in all 50 states. It can be the difference between life and death for you and your family. https://lnkd.in/g_wAjyhV
Warning issued over airbags in nearly two million US vehicles
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New rule proposal would require seat belt warnings for rear seats (WWLP) – The U.S. Department of Transportation has proposed a new rule to require manufacturers to add a seat belt warning system for the rear seats of cars, trucks and some buses in order to increase seat belt use. This may sound like a nuisance, but consider the following: “Wearing a seat belt is one of the most effective ways to prevent injury and death in a crash,” NHTSA Acting Administrator Ann Carlson said. “In 2021, almost 43,000 people lost their lives on America’s roads, and half of those in vehicles were unbelted. This proposed rule can help reduce that number by getting more to buckle up.” Currently, the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208 “Occupant Crash Protection” rule requires a seat belt warning for the driver seat but does not require a warning for any other seat in the vehicle. The NHTSA says this new proposed rule would prevent approximately 300 non-deadly injuries and more than 100 deaths annually. Seat belts reduce the risk of death in a rear seat by 55 percent for passenger cars and 74 percent for light trucks and vans. So, the next time you get in your car, please make sure your backseat passengers wear their seatbelts. It can save them from injury or even save their life. 🙏 #Vehicles #Safety https://lnkd.in/eEP-QRy6
New rule proposal would require seat belt warnings for rear seats
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Ford has patented (i.e., 11760300) a new type of airbag that would be deployed in the #cargo area of a vehicle to protect occupants from loose cargo in a collision. The airbag would be hidden underneath the floor in the cargo area near the backs of the rear seats. The airbag would be C-shaped and would run along the walls and seatback. It would be deployed by sensors that detect a collision. When the airbag deploys, it would inflate and form a barrier between the loose cargo and the occupants. This new #airbag design could be a significant safety improvement for #SUVs and other vehicles that are often used to transport cargo. It could also be beneficial for commercial vehicles, such as delivery trucks and vans. The airbag would be particularly useful in protecting passengers from heavy or sharp objects that could be thrown around the cargo area in a collision. It could also help to prevent cargo from blocking the exits of the vehicle, making it easier for passengers to escape in an emergency. #Ford has not yet announced any plans to put this new airbag design into production. However, if it is put into production, it could be a valuable addition to the safety features of Ford vehicles. #patents #ip #patent
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❓ Did you know that millions of vehicles still have dangerous Takata airbags? Despite a nationwide recall a decade ago, CARFAX reports that over 6.4 million vehicles in the U.S. still have these hazardous airbags. States with high heat and humidity are especially at risk, with excessive force from airbag deployment potentially turning them into deadly shrapnel. Discover the full extent of this persistent issue and what’s being done to address it. #TakataAirbags #VehicleSafety #CarRecall #AutobodyNews
Dangerous Takata Airbags Still on Roads Despite Decade of Recalls
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Jun 25, 2024 /The Verge /Andrew J. Hawkins -- The #auto industry’s main lobbying group is requesting the National #Highway Traffic Safety Administration “reconsider” its recent rule requiring all vehicles sold in the US to have robust automatic emergency braking (#AEB), calling the current technology insufficient to meet the high standards outlined by the government. In letters sent to #NHTSA as well as members of Congress, the Alliance for #Automotive Innovation, which represents most of the major automakers, argues that the rules finalized earlier this year are “practically impossible with available technology.” The group claims that the auto industry’s suggestions were rejected during the rulemaking process. And it’s requesting that regulators reconsider several key aspects in order to make it more achievable by the target date of 2029. Last April, the US Department of Transportation finalized the rule requiring all vehicle manufacturers to include automatic emergency braking in their sedans, SUVs, and pickup trucks by 2029. The new rule aims to prevent hundreds of deaths and tens of thousands of injuries every year. The new rule is “unpredictable, erratic and will frustrate or flummox drivers” Under the rule, all vehicles are now required to be able to “stop and avoid contact” with vehicles ahead of them up to 62mph. In addition, AEB systems must apply the brakes automatically “up to 90 mph when a collision with a lead vehicle is imminent, and up to 45 mph when a pedestrian is detected.” Vehicles must also be able to detect pedestrians in both daylight and darkness. The only problem, according to Bozzella, is that practically no car on the road today can meet those standards. He notes that NHTSA’s own testing data revealed that only one vehicle met the stopping distance requirements in the final rule. If the rule is allowed to go into effect, cars that detect objects in the road will automatically apply the brakes “far in advance of what a typical driver and others on the road would expect,” which could increase the likelihood of rear-end collisions. And vehicles will become more expensive as they will now be required to install “necessary and costly hardware and software changes.” Indeed, current AEB systems are proven to be less than effective at preventing collisions. AAA has been testing AEB systems for years and found a variety of common scenarios in which the braking technology completely fails to do the job as advertised. T-bones and left-turn collisions, which account for around 40 percent of fatal crashes, are still almost impossible to prevent using AEB. Likewise, many AEB systems are crap at stopping vehicles from running over children, and at night, many of them are basically worthless. Likewise, autonomous vehicles from companies like Waymo are frequently rear-ended by human drivers thanks to their more conservative approach to braking for objects and pedestrians in the road. Image Source | (©jonrossi | pixabay)
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We regret to inform you of a significant safety concern involving over a million Toyota vehicles. Toyota has issued a recall due to a critical defect in the airbags, posing a potential safety risk to drivers and passengers. The flaw is specifically related to the airbag sensors, and affected models have been outlined in the post. Owners are urged to check if their vehicles require servicing by visiting Toyota's dedicated website and entering their vehicle's VIN. The company has assured that affected sensors will be examined, and if necessary, replaced at no cost. To gain a deeper understanding of the issue and learn more about how airbags function in vehicles, we invite you to read the full article here: [Link to the blog post](https://ift.tt/oD9FxWR). Please ensure your safety and stay informed by sharing this crucial information with your network. Let's prioritize the well-being of our community on the road. #Toyota #VehicleRecall #AirbagSafety #AutoIndustrySafety #VehicleSafety #ToyotaRecall #DriveSafe
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🚗 Safety vs Style: Should it really be a Choice? 🚗 Every morning, I exchange greetings with a fellow gym-goer. But yesterday, her devastating story shook me to the core. Her husband lost his life in a car accident three years ago. Out of five passengers, only the driver survived, thanks to the sole airbag in the car. This tragic incident has prompted me to reflect deeply on our priorities when it comes to buying cars. In today's world, it's far too common for style and in-car entertainment to overshadow safety considerations. Shockingly, some of India's top-selling cars have dismal safety ratings. It's time for a paradigm shift. Automakers bear a moral responsibility to produce safe, sturdy vehicles. It's high time we move beyond the allure of flashy features that rarely come to our rescue. I firmly believe that governments should mandate a minimum of six airbags as a standard across all cars. Safety features like ADAS and EBS should be non-negotiable across all variants. Let OEMs play around with cosmetic changes and other features, rather than compromising on safety in different variants of a model. But it's not a one-way street. Consumers must also play their part by prioritizing safety and totally boycotting cars with 0/1 NCAP ratings. Only then will automakers learn that safety is non-negotiable. Let's drive change, not just cars. Safety should never be an afterthought. #vehiclesafety #carsafety #safetyfirst #accidentprevention #roadsafety #roadaccidents #nitingadkari #ncap #bharatncap
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Following one of our Member recoveries this week, the public is being warned to REMAIN VIGILANT AT ALL TIMES! Should you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of being hijacked, NEVER RESIST! Report the incident to your tracking company and the SAPS as soon as possible. The sooner you report the incident, the greater the likelihood that your vehicle will be recovered. With over a 300% increase in sales since 2020 and as highlighted in several lists of the most hijacked vehicles, the most targeted cars often align with the best-selling vehicles in the country or the most popular cars on South African roads. https://lnkd.in/d8gUE2zd #IntelligenceThatWorks #IntelligentPartnerships #MakingaDifference #IncubatingSolutions #VehicleHijackings
Shift in hijacking targets in South Africa – with Chinese cars now in the crosshairs
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🚗 **Recall Alert**: Ford Mustangs face unintended steering issues! 🚗 A recent recall (24V-493) reveals a manufacturing glitch: inverted wires in steering wheel sensors. When you steer left, the sensor misinterprets it as a right turn, causing erratic steering. Imagine the wheel fighting back! Under certain conditions, it oscillates unpredictably. Lesson: Even non-self-driving cars need precise calibration! 🛠️🔧 #AutomotiveSafety #ManufacturingMistakes
Ford recalls more than 30,000 Mustangs over potential loss of steering control
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3.3M vehicles recalled since the anti-lock brake system module could leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short. An electrical short could result in significant overcurrent in the ABS module, increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving or parked. https://lnkd.in/gDkp2EQ6
Consumer Alert: Kia and Hyundai Issue Recalls for 3.3M Vehicles, Advise Owners to Park Outside | NHTSA
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