Engaget Summary (2023-05-13 05AM)

Source: US transportation authorities want to recall 67 million airbag inflators

Summary
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has requested a recall of ARC Automotive’s airbag inflators, used by at least 12 automakers and linked to seven incidents and one incident in which a person died. The NHTSA believes the inflators, which have been manufactured since 2000, may rupture, but ARC has argued the premise and highlighted a lack of evidence. The NHTSA, which has already recalled 67 million airbags made by Takata Corp for similar reasons, may enforce the recall of ARC’s inflators if the manufacturer does not do so voluntarily.

Fact

🔧 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has requested a recall of ARC Automotive’s airbag inflators, following allegations that they could injure drivers and passengers if they rupture.

💥 ARC’s inflators have been linked to eight incidents, some of which led to injuries and one of which resulted in a death.

💻 The inflators were manufactured by ARC for the US market between 2000 and January 2018, and were supplied to six airbag makers used by around a dozen carmakers.

🗣️ ARC has disputed the NHTSA’s contention that a safety defect exists, arguing that there is no underlying issue.

👀 The NHTSA has already recalled millions of airbags made by Takata for similar issues.

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