"Massive Airbag Recall: GM's Stock Plummets to 3-Year Low"
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is urging a recall of over 50 million airbag inflators produced by ARC Automotive and Delphi Automotive, which have been linked to potentially deadly explosions. The inflators were installed in vehicles from 2000 through early 2018 by 12 automakers, including General Motors, Ford, Stellantis, Tesla, Toyota, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Volkswagen. NHTSA officials stated that while the odds of a rupture may be low, the consequences are severe and potentially deadly. The issue is tied to debris left in the inflators during manufacturing, which can cause a deadly rupture. The recall is being considered after ARC refused to voluntarily carry out a recall.