Instructed manufacturers to review recalls with Takata airbags Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism December 6, 18:44

Regarding the auto parts manufacturer Takata airbag, a fatal accident that seems to be caused by an abnormal rupture occurred in Australia, and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is urgently responsible for seven domestic automobile manufacturers equipped with this airbag Instructed to consider the need for investigation and recall.

According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, the number of recalls in Japan has exceeded 21 million since 2009.

Under these circumstances, an air bag that is not subject to recall in Japan, but in September, there was a fatal accident in Australia that was thought to be caused by an abnormal rupture, and the cause is unknown.

In response, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism promptly investigated the cause and recalled 7 companies in Japan, such as Toyota Motor Corporation and Honda, which manufactured vehicles based on the Road Transport Vehicle Law, with 150,000 vehicles in Japan equipped with this airbag. Was instructed to consider the need for and report the results.