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    Recall was expanded to affect more vehicles

    A rash of safety issues resulted from the recent Takata Airbags recall. The company claimed that the chemical compound in its airbags causes them to burst, making them particularly dangerous in warmer environments. The U.S. government has ordered the recall of these airbags, and fined it $70 million. A $130 million penalty is also imposed on the company for violating a contract with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Takata Recall Lawyer It now affects 53 million vehicles around the world. This recall has now become the biggest automotive recall in the U.S. The dangerous component of the airbag can explode, eject metal pieces into a passenger compartment and inflict serious…

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    After several years of complaints about the defective quality

    After several years of complaints about the defective quality of Takata airbags, the company began to work on a solution. During a lawsuit against the company, a former Takata airbag engineer spoke to The Times. He told how easily the company could evade detection by manipulating tests that measure airtightness. This former engineer is still working in the automotive industry. However, his testimony is not publicly available yet. The company originally blamed the defect on mishandling of propellant chemicals during assembly. Later, it blamed humidity, rust, bad welds, and chewing gum being dropped into the inflator. In 2002, the company allowed a defect rate that was six to eight times…