Honda plans to stop the usage of Takata Airbags

Kuala Lumpur: Honda Motor Co. has finally decided to stop the usage of Takata front or passenger airbag inflators in their new vehicles, in a recent announcement made by the company. This decison was taken after the Japanese Automaker accused the airbag supplier of misinterpreting test data.

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The Takata airbag issue is of the most detested scandal in this decade. The inflators produced by Takata are susceptible to moisture exposure due to which the risk of its explosion increases, showering the occupants with metal shards. Reporting 105 injuries due to this fault. The defect has hit Honda the hardest, with all 8 deaths reported in Honda vehicles including six in the USA and one in Malaysia where a woman was killed by a faulty airbag inflator. “Honda expects its suppliers to act with integrity at all times and we are deeply troubled by this apparent behavior by one of our suppliers,” said Honda in their official statement.

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Honda also issued a statement that all of its Honda and Acura models currently in production worldwide will not be using Takata airbag inflators. The company will source airbag inflators from other suppliers for a foreseeable future. Honda added that “In the event of any delay due to parts availability, Honda will continue to make alternative transportation available, free of charge, to customers affected by this issue until their vehicles can be repaired.”

Honda also cleared that they have an ample supply of replacement airbag inflators which will easily meet the current demand of recalls. The company is trying its best to curb the inconvenience to customers in every way possible to encourage owners to contact an authorized dealer and their vehicle repaired for free.