Montana Will Be Included in New Airbag Recall

Montana Will Be Included in New Airbag Recall

Over the last several years, millions of vehicles have been recalled in order to replace faulty safety airbags.  Those bags, built by Takata, were in pretty much every make of vehicle on our roadways.

And now, it appears that some of those airbags that were replaced are now facing another major recall due to faulty equipment by a two separate companies, ARC Automotive Inc. and Delphi Automotive Systems LLC.

Major Manufacturer Brands will be Affected Across Montana

In a report from Jalopnick and a new video from the US Department of Transportation, there may be as many as 51 million new recalls that will need to be dealt with.  Major brands such as General Motors, Volkswagen and Hyundai have reported problems with replacement inflators as far back as 2009.

The NHSTSA first raised concerns with ARC Automotive Inc. in March of 2023, but the company refused to issue a recall at that time, despite 2 deaths related to the replacement inflators for the airbags.

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Full Recalls Yet to Be Released in Montana, But Check Your Vehicle Here

A full listing of recalls hasn't been released yet, but more than likely it will involve many across Montana.  The NHTSHA has set up several ways to find out more about your vehicle and whether it has been affected by these airbag recalls.

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You can visit their website and input your VIN number from your vehicle:

Or you can download their app:

You can find out more about recalls for all vehicles by visiting the Department of Transportation and the National Transportation and Highway Safety Administration website here.