The Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, chaired by Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), has scheduled a hearing for Tuesday, June 2, at 2:00 p.m. in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “An Update on the Takata Airbag Ruptures and Recalls."
This hearing will continue the subcommittee’s work to better understand the problems leading to the safety recall for nearly 34 million automobiles resulting from faulty Takata airbags. Members will also review the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s response as they seek answers about this ongoing safety issue. The subcommittee held a hearing in December to learn about the recall and the government’s response.
“We have endured a year of Takata ruptures and recalls and families are still at risk. No excuses. Michiganders, and all Americans, have a right to answers. When it comes to auto safety, ‘maybe’ is not an acceptable answer, and ‘later’ is not an acceptable timetable. It’s past time for Takata, NHTSA, and the manufacturers to explain to drivers what went wrong and how and when they can fix it." said full committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI). “When an airbag - a device built to enhance motorist safety - is actually putting families in peril, we can’t wait years for a fix. Summer driving and family vacations are underway and saying there might be an answer down the road is wrong. We will pressure everyone to move faster and restore safety as soon as possible."
The Majority Memorandum, a witness list, and witness testimony will be available here as they are posted.
