Lawsuits accuse automakers of faulty air bags, recall delays

DETROIT (AP) " General Motors, Fiat Chrysler, Volkswagen and Mercedes all knew of problems with dangerous exploding Takata air bag inflators years before issuing recalls, according to three class actions filed Wednesday with the federal court in Miami.The lawsuits cite company documents obtained through previous legal action against other automakers and Takata. The plaintiffs allege that automakers were informed of inflator defects during tests but delayed taking action. Allegations [...]


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