Can your airbag hurt you?

The National Highway Traffic Safety just slapped an airbag maker with the biggest fine in the agency’s history, $200 million.

The defective air bags supplied by Takata have been blamed for seven deaths and nearly 100 injuries in the United States. The defective bags have a potential to explode, sending deadly metal fragments flying.　 The Japanese company agreed to recall approximately 34 million vehicles earlier this year.

You can find out if your vehicle is affected by going to the NHTSA site. You will need to provide your Vehicle Identification Number, or VIN, which is commonly found on the driver’s door frame and the driver’s side dashboard near the window.　 The site will also let you know of any other recalls affecting your vehicle.

If you are injured by a defective product, skilled and knowledgeable attorneys can help you recover what is due you.

Posted by John Bulger