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Consent Order Takata EA15-001 Air Bag Inflator Rupture PDF, 1.98 MB
https://www.nhtsa.gov/document/consent-order-takat...
Consent order to TK Holdings (Takata) regarding problems with air bag inflators. This consent order is dated May 18, 2015
Agreement to Address the Recall of Volkswagen Vehicles Equipped with Takata SDI-D Air Bag Inflators PDF, 236.63 KB
https://www.nhtsa.gov/document/agreement-address-r... May 7, 2020RETIROS (RECALLS) DE LAS BOLSAS DE AIRE TAKATA - URGENTE PDF, 265.93 KB
https://www.nhtsa.gov/document/retiros-recalls-de-... June 6, 2018
Air Bag Deployment Video
Air Bag Deployment Video
NHTSA has undertaken a test program to evaluate the aggressiveness of air bags to occupants who are out-of-position, in a vehicle crash, during air bag deployment. In addition, NHTSA is evaluating the potential to reduce air bag aggressiveness with new air bag designs and/or inflators with reduced output (De-Powered Systems). Current results of this test program can be downloaded from the table below. Brief explanations of test conditions are provided.
Air Bag Deployment Video
Air Bag Deployment
This paper presents information from NHTSA's SCI program concerning crash investigations on air bag equipped vehicles.
2005 Testing Plans
NHTSA has undertaken a test program to evaluate the aggressiveness of air bags to occupants who are out-of-position, in a vehicle crash, during air bag deployment. In addition, NHTSA is evaluating the potential to reduce air bag aggressiveness with new air bag designs and/or inflators with reduced output (De-Powered Systems). Current results of this test program can be downloaded from the table below. Brief explanations of test conditions are provided.
NHTSA at Work: Safety Agency Oversees Free Air Bag Repairs for Millions of Americans PDF, 405.1 KB
https://www.nhtsa.gov/document/nhtsa-work-safety-a... July 18, 2018
The Takata air bag recalls are the largest and most complex vehicle recalls in U.S. history. Currently, these recalls involve 19 vehicle manufacturers and approximately 50 million Takata air bags in an estimated 37 million vehicles in the United States. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has a steadfast commitment to the safety of the American public, and has taken unprecedented steps in overseeing the Takata recalls to fulfill this commitment. Below is a brief overview of the efforts NHTSA has taken to ensure that every defective Takata air bag is replaced as quickly as possible.
Takata Media Statement - 20171117 PDF, 180.12 KB
https://www.nhtsa.gov/document/takata-media-statem...
Media Statement: Status report prepared by the Independent Monitor detailing successes and challenges in the Takata air bag recalls, as well as proven tactics to increase recall completion rates. In addition, NHTSA has refreshed its website to provide updated information regarding the Takata air bag recalls – the largest and most complex vehicle recalls in U.S. history.
Side Air Bag Research: Static Testing of Side Impact Air Bags PDF, 21.68 MB
https://www.nhtsa.gov/document/side-air-bag-resear...APPENDIX A - FRONTAL IMPACTS, AIR BAG SAVES AND AIR BAG FATALITIES PDF, 109.94 KB
https://www.nhtsa.gov/document/appendix-frontal-im...Mazda Motor Corporation, Receipt of Petition for Determination of Inconsequentiality of Takata’s Defect Information Report Filing Under NHTSA Campaign Number 17E–034 for PSDI–5 Desiccated Driver Air Bag Inflators and Decision Denying Request for Deferral PDF, 219.06 KB
https://www.nhtsa.gov/document/mazda-motor-corpora...National Conference on Medical Indications for Air Bag Disconnection PDF, 67.19 KB
https://www.nhtsa.gov/document/national-conference...
At the request of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, The Ronald Reagan Institute of Emergency Medicine, with the assistance of the National Crash Analysis Center (NCAC), both of The George Washington University (GW), convened an expert panel of physicians to formulate recommendations on specific medical indications for air bag disconnection. The panel consisted of 17 physicians, each nominated by a professional society or organization. The medical societies were selected because their members were either the most likely to see air bag-related injuries or to be questioned about air bag risks by their patients. The medical conditions considered were provided by NHTSA as the most common concerns expressed by members of the public in disconnection requests to the agency.
Request for Air Bag On-Off Switch PDF, 529.13 KB
https://www.nhtsa.gov/document/request-air-bag-swi...AIR BAG TECHNOLOGY IN LIGHT PASSENGER VEHICLES PDF, 596.02 KB
https://www.nhtsa.gov/document/air-bag-technology-...Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Air Bag Deactivation PDF, 66.81 KB
https://www.nhtsa.gov/document/notice-proposed-rul...Appendix C: Authorization to Deactivate an Air Bag PDF, 20.13 KB
https://www.nhtsa.gov/document/appendix-c-authoriz...AIR BAG TECHNOLOGY IN LIGHT PASSENGER VEHICLES PDF, 596.02 KB
https://www.nhtsa.gov/document/air-bag-technology-...RETRO FIT ON-OFF SWITCHES FOR AIR BAGS PDF, 126.85 KB
https://www.nhtsa.gov/document/retro-fit-switches-...
Vehicle Modifications To Accommodate People With Disabilities : In response to petitions for rulemaking from members of the mobility industry - proposing to include provisions from the advanced air bag requirements, the child seat anchorage system requirements, and the upper interior head protection requirements in this exemption.