> [Shigeshisa Takada] didn’t mention that Takata had tried to fix the problem by changing the propellant formula in 2008. My Acura TL is affected by this airba

> [Shigeshisa Takada] didn’t mention that Takata had tried to fix the problem by changing the propellant formula in 2008. My Acura TL is affected by this airbag recall, and it's a fairly recent 2012 model too. Whatever changed circa 2008 apparently didn't work. > NHTSA says those companies are making 70 percent of the replacement inflators. When I took it to the dealership for servicing about a week ago, I also inquiried about the airbag issue. According to service rep, it's a quick 30 minute fix assuming parts on hand...problem is the 30-45 day lead time for parts, which blew my mind away considering the nature of the issue in a state well known for its warm weather and humidity. Considering the logistic predicament, I wonder how quality will be affected given the number of 3rd-party players manufacturing a complex replacement component for a proprietary airbag system.