The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration is telling owners of certain models to stop driving them.
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The vehicles in question are two models of trucks -- many of which are in Houston.
Federal officials say repairs for the defective airbags are not being done fast enough on the 2006 Ford Ranger and the 2006 Mazda B-series trucks.
The feds want owners to schedule a free repair immediately for their own safety and safety of their families.
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A couple of years ago, a massive recall of Takata airbags was issued for millions of vehicles worldwide. The airbags are said to be defective and responsible for several deaths, including a Houston-area woman. She was killed when the deployed airbag shot shrapnel into her neck.
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Check the Airbag Recall and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration websites for more information.
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