Another Death Has Been Linked to a Recalled Takata Airbag

The Takata airbag debacle is still ongoing. Nearly a decade after it started with multiple deaths and millions of vehicles under recall, sadly, people are still dying as a result of the defective airbags. Today, the NHTSA has released a bulletin announcing that yet another crash fatality has been linked to a malfunctioning Takata airbag, this time involving a Honda. It’s the fourth such fatality recorded in the U.S. this year.

As Reuters reports, NHTSA has confirmed that a February 2022 crash in Bowling Green, KY, involving a 2002 Honda Accord resulted in an airbag-related death. That brings the total number of deaths linked to Takata airbags worldwide to 30, 23 of which occurred in the U.S. The agency urged owners to check and see if their vehicles are involved in the huge, ongoing Takata airbag recall, and if so, to have the airbags replaced immediately.

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“Whatever you’re doing, stop now and check to see if your vehicle has a Takata airbag recall. If it does, make an appointment to get your free repair as soon as possible,” urged NHTSA administrator Ann Carlson. “If this airbag ruptures in a crash, it could kill you or someone you love, or leave them with critical, life-altering injuries. Every day that passes when you don’t get a recalled airbag replaced puts you and your family at greater risk of injury or death.”