Takata airbag scandal

The Takata airbag scandal involved defective airbags produced by Takata Corporation, which used faulty ammonium nitrate inflation gas. These airbags could inadvertently deploy during normal driving or fail to deploy in a crash, causing serious injuries or fatalities. The defect was linked to metal fragments from the exploding inflator, posing severe safety risks. The scandal led to one of the largest automotive recalls in history, affecting millions of vehicles globally, and resulted in numerous lawsuits, recalls, and criminal charges against Takata. It highlighted systemic issues in quality control and corporate oversight within the industry.