General Motors is now facing a class-action lawsuit.
Despite advancements in safety technology, manufacturers are still discovering faults that can prevent the airbag from deploying during a crash. This is obviously a significant safety hazard, so the right thing to do is issue a safety recall and get the problem fixed as soon as possible. In this case, however, the manufacturer allegedly knew there was a serious issue with the airbag but did nothing about it.
According to Car Complaints, a faulty sensor pad in 2010 and 2011 Chevrolet Camaros would cause the front passenger airbags to deactivate even if an occupant was sat in the seat. Chevrolet allegedly knew the sensors were prone to tearing but failed to issue a recall to rectify them.