2 chapters across the catalog
Takata Airbag Recall, Safercar.gov, Vehicle Safety
A public service announcement regarding the massive Takata airbag recall encourages listeners to check their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on safercar.gov. The manufacturer has increased production of replacement kits to address the safety hazard.
Takata Airbag Recall and Red State Targeting
The NHTSA issues an urgent advisory for 5 million vehicle owners to replace defective Takata airbags that can explode. A producer notes that the "regional recall" specifically targets Southern red states like Florida, Texas, and Mississippi. The hosts suggest the timing of the advisory, just before the 2014 midterms, is intended to make the federal government appear trustworthy to Republican-leaning voters.
