© Reuters. The United States road safety authority, NHTSA, has opened an investigation into 30 million vehicles produced by nearly 20 automakers for suspected defective Takata airbags, a government document shows.
–
par David Shepardson
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. road safety authority NHTSA has launched an investigation into 30 million vehicles produced by nearly 20 car manufacturers for suspected defective Takata airbags, government document shows which Reuters was able to consult on Sunday.
The federal agency began on Friday the analysis of around 30 million vehicles produced between 2001 and 2019. The manufacturers have been informed of the opening of the investigation, which has not been made public for the moment.
This concerns in particular cars assembled by Honda, Ford (NYSE :), Toyota (T :), General Motors (NYSE :), Nissan (T :), Subaru, Tesla (NASDAQ :), Ferrari (MI :), Mazda, Daimler AG, BMW Chrysler, Porsche et Jaguar Land Rover.
No comment was immediately obtained from the manufacturers, while the NHTSA is expected to make an official announcement on Monday. The federal agency declined a request for comment.
Over the past decade, more than 67 million Takata airbags have been recalled in the United States. Globally, this number exceeds 100 million.
At least 28 deaths around the world, including 19 in the United States, have been attributed to faulty Takata airbags.
(Report by David Shepardson; French version Jean Terzian)
–
Fusion Media or anyone involved with Fusion Media will not accept any liability for loss or damage as a result of reliance on the information including data, quotes, charts and buy/sell signals contained within this website. Please be fully informed regarding the risks and costs associated with trading the financial markets, it is one of the riskiest investment forms possible.
–
