660 of 245,000 recalled Takata airbag inflators rupture in testing
The bags rupture due to materials used and, to a lesser degree, manufacturing problems
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HUNDREDS of Takata Corp airbag inflators pulled from cars in the car industry's biggest recall later ruptured in testing, showing the potential risks to drivers.
Documents released on Friday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reveal that of 245,000 recalled airbag inflators pulled from cars and tested, 660 ruptured. As many as 15 deaths worldwide have been linked to the components, which can rupture and shoot shards at vehicle occupants.
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