Deadly Takata airbags still in hundreds of Toowoomba cars
Hundreds of Toowoomba residents still need to get deadly Takata airbags fixed. FIND OUT IF YOU’RE ONE OF THEM.
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Over 300 Toowoomba car owners still need to take immediate action to remove deadly airbags from their cars.
These recalls affect a large number of car makes and models and a small number of motorcycles.
“These Takata airbags are dangerous and can explode with too much force which can send sharp metal fragments into the vehicle cabin at high speed, potentially killing or seriously injuring its occupants,” ACCC Deputy Chair Delia Rickard said.
“Please do not ignore any correspondence from your manufacturer about the Takata airbag recall. If your vehicle is under recall, please act now to arrange for a free replacement.
“We are concerned about the disproportionate number of outstanding airbags in some communities.”
The Takata airbag recall is the world’s largest automotive recall, affecting an estimated 100 million vehicles globally.
It is the most significant compulsory recall in Australia’s history, with over four million affected Takata airbag inflators and involving more than three million vehicle recalls.
Across Australia, there are still 107,329 airbags in 90,898 cars that need to be sorted immediately.
Owners can easily check the recall status of their vehicles by using the industry’s Takata airbag recall website www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au or by texting TAKATA to 0487 AIRBAG (247 224).