The Takata airbag recall is said to be the biggest in history, and it’s estimated that 1 in 7 vehicles in the country is affected. Airbags save thousands of lives every year, so they are essentially a necessary and much-needed safety contraption the seconds just after an accident. The makers of this airbag brand, a Japanese outfit, have come under fire for not alerting consumers about this defect which may have life-ending consequences.
The Takata Airbag Recall Affects Millions
The defect in question is said to affect over 33 million airbags, and leads to them spontaneously filling up with air at the most inopportune of times (such as in traffic or while driving) without any perceived danger of a crash. The airbag then pops out of its compartment, raining glass inside the car, putting the driver and other passengers at risk of getting seriously injured via the shrapnel.
While it may make sense to disable these airbags, the manufacturers as well as car dealerships warn consumers against doing this since the mechanism is complicated and might impact other safety features in the car.
Here are a few more reasons why you shouldn’t disable your Takata airbags:
1.They May Still Autonomously Inflate
Just because you’ve disabled them doesn’t mean you’re safe from an exploding airbag. This is because manually doing so will most likely result in you only doing the job halfway. Experts from the dealership or the manufacturer will know exactly what to do to finish the job properly.
2.Your May Void Your Insurance and Warranty
If you tamper with your Takata airbag, you may effectively void your warranty since a clause that forbids this may exist in the paperwork. It’s always a good idea to take your car to the dealership and have them rectify any issue so you can get to keep your warranty as well as insurance.
3.The Airbag Might Save Your Life
Yes, you may protect yourself from an exploding airbag and the resultant shrapnel should you be successful, but an airbag is 48 times more likely to save your life should you get into an accident. Therefore, it makes more sense to leave it in just in case your safety on the road is compromised by a careless driver.
Defective Airbag Lawyer – Call Today!
The Takata airbag debacle isn’t going anywhere soon. Because of this, we’d like to invite you to give us a call today on 877-561-3004 for your free and confidential consultation if you own a car fitted with this airbag brand so we can find a way for you to get it fixed, replaced or have you compensated if you’ve already suffered a Takata airbag injury. Thanks, and we look forward to hearing from you.