Ford, Mazda issue ‘Do Not Drive’ warnings for 457,000 vehicles
Ford Motor Co. and Mazda North American Operations have issued a “do not drive” warning for more than 457,000 vehicles equipped with recalled Takata air bags, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) press release.
Approximately 67 million air bags used by 19 OEMs have been recalled because the air bags can explode when deployed, causing serious injuries or death. The inflators use phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate as a propellant that has been known to result in violent explosions and send metal shrapnel into the faces of vehicle occupants.
Ford and Mazda are offering free towing, mobile repair, and, if necessary, loaner vehicles, according to the release.
Make sure someone at your facility is trained to properly ship, receive and transport HAZMAT’s including air bags!
