The document explores the Takata airbag recall, detailing the company's background, the defect in airbag inflators, and the timeline of incidents leading to the recall. It also examines the legal and regulatory responses, as well as the impact on stakeholders including consumers and automotive manufacturers. Key lessons learned emphasize quality control, corporate transparency, and the importance of regulatory oversight for consumer safety.

1. Takata Airbag Recall Study

2. Introduction
• • Brief overview of Takata Corporation
• • Importance of the case study

3. Background
• • Working of Airbag and initial development.
• • Early chemicals used and its impact.

4. The Issue
• • Description of the defect (airbag inflators
and propellant degradation)
• • Timeline of incidents leading to the recall
• • Number of vehicles and manufacturers
affected

5. Recall Details
• • Timeline of recalls
• • Geographic distribution of affected vehicles
• • Steps taken by Takata and car manufacturers

6. Impact on Stakeholders
• • Affected consumers
• • Automotive manufacturers
• • Takata Corporation (financial and
reputational impact)

7. Legal and Regulatory Response
• • Actions taken by regulatory bodies (e.g.,
NHTSA)
• • Lawsuits and legal consequences for Takata

8. Company's Response and
Resolution
• • Takata's efforts to address the issue
• • Bankruptcy and acquisition by Key Safety
Systems
• • Current status of recalls and replacements

9. Lessons Learned
• • Importance of quality control in
manufacturing
• • Impact of corporate transparency and
communication
• • Regulatory oversight and consumer safety

10. Conclusion
• • Summary of key points
• • Final thoughts on the significance of the
Takata airbag recall

11. Q&A
• • Invitation for questions and discussion