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Tesla modifies airbag placement in Model 3 Highland

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Since the announcement, however, some have also spotted that Tesla may have removed a front-seat airbag from the design, leaving some onlookers with questions. Earlier this week, Reddit u/ Capital-Pomegranate6 noticed that the new Model 3 doesn’t include a knee airbag for front-seat passengers, as spotted in the French owner’s manual.

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More Than a Million Toyota and Lexus Models Recalled for Airbag Sensor Issue

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Despite having been around for decades, vehicle airbags are not infallible or immune to manufacturing defects. There was the massive and ongoing Takata airbag recall, and automaker continue issuing recall actions to correct or prevent failures of airbag sensor systems. Image: Toyota] Become a& TTAC insider.

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NHTSA Calls On Airbag Manufacturer ARC to Recall 67 Million Airbags for Safety Defect

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Takata gets most of the negative attention when it comes to airbag recalls, but a Tennessee manufacturer is facing calls to pull back 67 million airbag inflators for risk of rupture and explosion. ARC manufactures airbag inflators found in several automakers’ vehicles, including BMW, Hyundai, GM, and Stellantis.

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Another Massive Airbag Recall Peers Over the Horizon

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Just when it looked like the Takata airbag inflator recall was finally wrapping up, U.S. But it may have installed some 20 million vehicles with defective airbag units over the years. The good news is that the issue turning into something fatal isn’t terribly likely. The circumstances are unpleasantly familiar.

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Rivian issues airbag sensor recall, covering over 12,000 vehicles

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Rivian has recalled 12,716 vehicles produced with a faulty sensor that can cause issues with the R1T or R1S passenger airbag system. Rivian has issued its second major recall in six months, this one relating to the passenger airbag system being affected by an “automatic locking retractor” (ALR) sensor.

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Tesla initiates physical recall for 159 Model S and Model X over airbag issue

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Tesla is recalling 159 Model S and Model X over an airbag issue. As could be seen in the NHTSA’s Safety Recall Report , the Model S and Model X should be equipped with a different driver airbag depending on whether the vehicles are equipped with a steering yoke or a round steering wheel.

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Citroen C3, eC3 & C3 Aircross to get 6 airbags as standard

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Stellantis has announced that they will be offering six airbags and additional safety features as standard across products in India. Apart from the 6 airbags, Citroen will also add ISOFIX child seat mounts and rear seatbelt reminders to all of their cars. Citroen has four cars in its portfolio.

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