KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia’s transport minister said Tuesday that the government will take an active role in recalls to replace flawed Takata air bags after data from eight car manufacturers showed that more than 350,000 car owners have not responded. The deaths of seven people in Malaysia have been linked to the defective air bags that are subject to one of the world’s largest auto recall. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the Road Transport Department will take over from auto manufacturers in sending recall notices to affected car owners. Automakers have been told to work together to raise awareness about the flawed air bags since earlier company campaigns have been ineffective. The defective air bags have faulty inflators and propellant devices that may deploy improperly in an accident, shooting out metal fragments that can kill or injure.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 05, 2018 08:15 UTC