Japanese autoparts company Takata files bankruptcy in light of largest and most complex safety recall in US history

Takata filed for bankruptcy amid “the largest and most complex safety recall in U.S.history,” according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).Not only did the recall cost the Japanese automotive parts company billions of dollars, but the duration of this recall added to its complexity.The recall did not take a couple of weeks or months to conclude.

In fact, the recall is still ongoing, with millions of vehicles still on the road containing the deadly airbags.Read more about Takata’s recall and the cars impacted below.The Japanese automotive parts company, Takata, filed for bankruptcy in June 2017, according to Reuters, following several years of a multibillion-dollar recall. Takata agreed to be acquired, in large part, for $1.6 billion by Key Safety Systems, according to Reuters. The billions of dollars lost by the company came from recalls and lawsuits regarding deadly airbags.Thirty-four car brands made by 19 different automakers were affected by the recall, according to Consumer Reports. The dangerous airbags were mostly installed in cars from the years 2002 until 2015, according to the source. Car owners can check if their vehicle falls within the recall on the NHTSA website through their vehicle identification number.If the car has an unaddressed recall in need of repair, this information will be presented. If it does, NHTSA says owners should call dealers right away to get the problem repaired.

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