New York Forces Takata Airbag Repairs | Albany News

New York’s taking bold steps to eliminate deadly Takata airbags—over 10,000 drivers have already fixed their vehicles for free, with dealers even towing cars. The state is now linking recall compliance to annual inspections, making it impossible to pass unless the airbag is repaired. This historic recall, affecting 67 million airbags nationwide, has caused 28 deaths as defective units explode at 200 mph. New York leads the nation by displaying recall alerts on inspection reports, pushing safety awareness. Officials are thrilled as more drivers act—making roads safer for everyone. Check your vehicle’s status using your license plate or VIN on the DMV site, and sign up for alerts to stay informed. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bfc52a3d22bb71db