Takata Airbag Recall

October 2018

With more than two million Australian cars subject to the Takata airbag recall, RACV is urging manufacturers to act quickly.

In February 2018 the federal government announced a recall of 2.3 million vehicles with defective Takata airbags that pose a serious threat to lives.

It affects more than 60 models from manufacturers including Honda, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Nissan, Mazda, BMW, Lexus, Chrysler and others.

The airbags have been associated with 20 deaths worldwide, including that of a New South Wales man who police say was fatally injured by flying shrapnel from his Honda CR-V airbag.

RACV’s Vehicle Engineering Manager Michael Case says “Now it is time for vehicle manufacturers and vehicle dealers to urgently replace these airbags so motorists can feel safe in their vehicles.”

“We acknowledge this recall will no doubt come as an inconvenience to many Victorians whose vehicles are affected,” says Mr Case. “It is important for Victorian consumers to know that replacing affected airbags is free of charge, even if you bought the car secondhand.”

Vehicle owners worried about defective Takata airbags can check whether their car is safe, with an online portal letting them check by entering just their number-plate details.

The website ismyairbagsafe.com.au has been set up by the Australian car industry, led by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries.

The airbags have been associated with 20 deaths worldwide, including that of a New South Wales man who police say was fatally injured by flying shrapnel from his Honda CR-V airbag.

RACV’s vehicle engineering manager Michael Case urges all owners to check their registration numbers on the site, and the Australian Consumer and Competition Commission’s recall list at accc.gov.au, and to keep checking as more models are added to the recall list. 

 Worried about your airbags? Follow these steps

Visit ismyairbagsafe.com.au and accc.gov.au to see whether your vehicle is affected. 

If your car, motorcycle or truck is on the list, call your local dealership or manufacturer immediately to arrange to get the airbags replaced.

If your vehicle has Takata Alpha airbags (as noted on the Product Safety Authority list) do not drive the vehicle as it is a critical safety risk.

Do not interfere with the vehicle’s safety features as it could pose a serious safety risk.

Any questions, please give us a call at Macro Auto PH: 9874 8744

SOURCE: RACV