The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating about 12.3 million defective airbags made by auto supplier ZF-TRW and installed in vehicles from Fiat Chrysler, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mitsubishi and Toyota.
The defective airbags are used in model-year vehicles ranging from 2010 to 2019, according to a government document. Investigators allege that the airbags may not deploy due to malfunctioning crash sensors. The alleged defect may also prevent seat belt pre-tensioners from operating properly.
The airbags were installed on popular vehicles including the following:
· Acura
2012–2014 TSX, TSX sport wagon, and TL; 2015–2017 TLX; 2014–2019 RLX (including hybrid)
· Dodge
2010–2011 Nitro
· Fiat
2012–2019 500
· Honda
2012–2014 Ridgeline; 2012–2015 Civic (including natural gas and hybrid); 2012–2016 CR-V; 2012–2017 Fit and 2013–2014 Fit EV; 2013–2015 Accord and 2014–2014 Accord hybrid
· Hyundai
2013–2019 Sonata (including hybrid)
· Jeep
2010–2012 Liberty; 2010–2018 Wrangler; 2015–2017 Compass and Patriot
· Kia
2012–2016 Optima Hybrid; 2013 Forte and Forte Koup; 2013–2019 Optima; 2014 Sedona
· Mitsubishi
2013 Outlander; 2013–2017 Lancer (including Evolution, Ralliart, and Sportback)
· Ram
2009–2012 Ram 1500; 2010–2012 Ram 2500 and 3500; 2011–2012 Ram 4500 and 5500
· Toyota
2011–2013 Corolla Matrix; 2011–2019 Corolla; 2012–2017 Sequoia and Tundra; 2012–2018 Avalon (including hybrid); 2012–2019 Tacoma
If you or anyone you know purchased any of the above named vehicles, please contact Finkelstein Thompson LLP. You can reach us at contact@finkelsteinthompson.com or call us toll-free at 1-844-280-5009
