Drivers At Risk With Faulty Airbags

New research shows thousands of Louisville drivers have potentially deadly airbags.

Since 2014, 88% of Takata airbags have been repaired or replaced. But the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports tens of millions of vehicles with Takata airbags remain under recall.

In November 2014, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ordered Takata to announce a nationwide airbag recall.

Wrecks can make defective Takata airbags send sharp metal throughout the car. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said long-term exposure to high heat and humidity can cause the air bags to explode when deployed.

The airbag can go off like a grenade and has killed 44 people and injured hundreds.

The report says if someone owns a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep or RAM between the years of 2003 and 2015, they could be at risk.

Dealerships say if you get a letter from a manufacturer saying that you have a recall on your part, please don’t ignore it. People can schedule a free recall repair at a dealership.

To learn more about the recall, click here.
Source: WDRB