Markey, Blumenthal Commend NHTSA for New Airbag Safety Recall

Statement

"NHTSA's vigilant review of consumer complaints and automaker reports shows that the effectiveness of past safety recalls must be aggressively monitored, and we are gratified that NHTSA is taking action to remedy this particular defect. When information is used, manufacturers and automakers are held accountable, consumers are protected, and countless lives can be saved.

"We remain concerned that for the more than 12 million car owners who are driving vehicles with defective Takata airbags. There is a pressing need for strong action to ensure that the necessary parts are manufactured more quickly and that automakers are subject to enforceable, nationwide recalls for all the impacted vehicles.

"While NHTSA has today advised consumers not to disable their airbags while awaiting repairs, Toyota has advised consumers to do the exact opposite. We call on NHTSA to ensure that automakers provide car owners with consistent safety recommendations to avoid confusion."

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