Takata Corporation is a Japanese company that specializes in automotive safety equipment, such as seat belts and airbags.
Founded in 1933 in Japan as a textile company.
In the 1950s, Takata began to focus on developing automotive safety equipment.
In 1989, Takata introduced the world's first airbag with an inflator that used compressed gas rather than explosives.
In 2000, Takata expanded its business to North America.
In 2013, Takata became embroiled in a massive safety scandal over its defective airbag inflators, which could rupture and send shrapnel flying into the vehicle's cabin.
In 2017, Takata filed for bankruptcy.
In 2018, Key Safety Systems acquired Takata and renamed the company Joyson Safety Systems.
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Takata is best known for its airbags, which are designed to protect occupants in the event of a crash.
Takata also produces seat belts, which are important in preventing occupants from being ejected from the vehicle in the event of a crash.
Takata produces child safety seats for infants and young children, which are designed to protect them in the event of a crash.
Takata filed for bankruptcy in 2017 after it was discovered that its airbag inflators were responsible for at least 27 deaths worldwide and hundreds of injuries.
No, Takata is no longer in business. The company filed for bankruptcy in 2017, and its assets were acquired by Key Safety Systems, which renamed the company Joyson Safety Systems.
No, Takata airbags have been recalled because of a defect in the inflator that can cause the airbag to rupture and send shrapnel flying into the vehicle's cabin. If you own a car with a Takata airbag, you should contact your dealer to arrange for a free repair.
The Takata airbag recall is one of the largest automotive recalls in history, affecting tens of millions of vehicles made by almost every major automaker. You can check if your car is affected by visiting the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's recall website at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Takata's assets were acquired by Key Safety Systems in 2018, which renamed the company Joyson Safety Systems.