The U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has actually revealed a huge recall of automobiles imported by a significant cars and truck business due to an increased issue about the security of their air bags.
The recall, which impacts an overall of 8.2 million lorries, was purchased by the NHTSA following the discovery of a flaw in the air bag implementation system, which might trigger the air bag to release ineffectively or not at all in case of a crash.
The NHTSA has actually verified that the flaw, which has actually been connected to an approximated 5 deaths and more than a hundred injuries, exists in lorries imported by the cars and truck business in between the years of 2000 and 2011.
The producer has actually accepted remember all afflicted automobiles and change the faulty air bag system, totally free of charge. The business has actually likewise devoted to supplying extra customer help to those who have actually been economically affected by the recall.
In a declaration, the NHTSA stated: “We are deeply worried about the security of those impacted by this recall and advise all owners of afflicted lorries to have their cars examined by a certified mechanic as quickly as possible.”
The NHTSA has actually advised all afflicted automobiles to be instantly required to an authorized service center in order to have the air bag system examined and, if essential, changed.
The producer has actually likewise mentioned that it is presently establishing a brand-new air bag system that will be offered to all afflicted cars as part of the recall.
The NHTSA has actually asked for that all vehicle owners who experience problems with the recall call their regional NHTSA workplace for more details.
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