Airbag failures led to fatalities and injuries, prompting regulatory intervention.
Airbag system must meet FMVSS 208 crash protection requirements; Takata airbag recall compliance
Civil penalty up to $21,000 per violation; recall order; import ban
Mandatory Deadline: Ongoing — applies at time of importation
Affected HS Codes: 8708.21, 8708.29
Issuing Authority: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration