TAKATA (1933 - 2017)

What happened to TAKATA in 2017?

• TAKATA became the top-selling car manufacturer
• TAKATA filed for bankruptcy
• TAKATA was acquired by a major competitor
• TAKATA launched a successful new product line

When did TAKATA founded?

• 2005
• 1987
• 1950
• 1933

When did TAKATA start making airbags?

• 2005
• 1998
• 2010
• 1987

In June 2021, Joyson announced that they had discovered over a thousand cases where TAKATA had falsified seat belt safety test data. Is this true?

• False
• Partially true
• True
• Not sure

Why Honda stated they knew of more than 100 injuries and thirteen deaths that were related to TAKATA airbags?

• Honda wanted to increase their sales
• TAKATA airbags were known for their safety features
• The injuries and deaths were unrelated to the airbags
• Faulty airbags causing harm to individuals

In April and May 2013, a total of 3.6 million cars were recalled due to defective...

• TAKATA airbags

• tires
• windshield wipers
• brake pads

Where did TAKATA based?

• Japan
• Brazil
• Germany
• China

When did the TAKATA airbag scandal first come to light?

• 2010

• 2013

• 2005

• 2015

What was the main reason behind TAKATA's bankruptcy in 2017?

• Decrease in demand for airbags

• Legal liabilities due to faulty airbags

• Poor management decisions

• Competition from other airbag manufacturers

Which country was the largest market for TAKATA airbags before the scandal?

• Japan

• United States

• China

• Germany