The purpose of airbags in vehicles is to keep you safe in the event of a car crash, but they also have the potential to cause serious injuries. Many Ohio residents have concerns about the recall of vehicles containing airbags manufactured by a company called Takata. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that the recall, which has been in effect since May 2015, affects 50 million airbags in 37 million vehicles in the United States.
The issue rests with the inflators of the Takata airbags that can cause the airbags to explode, potentially causing injury or death, upon deployment after prolonged exposure to humidity and high heat. Certain airbags included in the recall, called "alpha bags," pose a greater explosive risk. Vehicles potentially including alpha bags include Mazda B-series trucks, 2006 Ford Rangers and certain Acura and Honda vehicles with model years between 2001 and 2003. The NHTSA recommends motorists avoid driving these vehicles at all due to the safety risk.
