World's Biggest Vehicle Recall

[pct001wine]

53 million vehicles have Takata airbags that could potentially spray shrapnel in your face when they go off  ....

http://www.news.com.au/finance/business/worlds-biggest-recall-now-53-million-cars-with-takata-airbag...

I first thought it was a recall of Sakata rice crackers, but it seems more serious than that.

[imastawka]

Scary stuff.  I checked the list of recalled cars.  I'm safe - so far

Some of these models go back to 2002!

There may be more added to this list it seems.

Takata airbags: the recalled models so far

Chrysler 300C sedan 2006 to 2007

Honda Jazz 2004 to 2009

Honda Accord Euro 2004 to 2007

Honda CR-V 2002 to 2008

Honda Civic 2004 to 2005

Nissan N16 Pulsar

Nissan D22 Navara

Nissan Y61 Patrol

Nissan T30 X-TRAIL

Nissan A33 Maxima

Toyota Echo 2003 to 2005

Toyota RAV4 2003 to 2005

Toyota Corolla 2003 to 2007

Toyota Yaris 2005 to 2007

Toyota Avensis 2003 to 2007

[purple_haize]

I think my daughters is amongs that lot and probably my step daughters as well.

[serendipityricho]

Air bags can be just-peace of mind.

Try and find a Commodore in a wrecking yard where the air bags went off on impact.

Will admit air bags work in some cases

Some cars i have seen in for repair when when airbags went off was the

owner and home mechanic poked around under the dash-

looking for a live wire to install a u.beaut sound system......................Richo.

[lurker172602]

My '04 Jazz got recalled last year sometime so it seems my local dealer, at least, was already on the ball. Thankfully

[colic2bullsgirlore]

The ACCC is now involved. links on the website to the actual recall notices

"A number of car recalls have been announced in Australia due to faulty front passenger and driver airbags. The affected models are listed below.

The latest recalls affects models manufactured from 2003 to 2007.

Toyota announced that 181,000 motor vehicles are affected and Honda is recalling 131,775 vehicles. 102,000 Nissan vehicles are also affected but recall arrangements are not finalised.

In 2014, 168,000 motor vehicles were recalled in Australia because of these faulty airbags. Those recalls affected models made from 2000 to 2004.

http://www.accc.gov.au/update/takata-airbag-recalls-affecting-australian-consumers

some of them are quite small runs ie

Mercedes- Benz Passenger Cars,
SL, SLK

Identifying features

Recall Number: RC2062
Target: 20 Vehicles

What are the defects?

In the unlikely event of an accident, which may result in the deployment of the front passenger side dash mounted airbag, small pieces of the airbag module may break free.

What are the hazards?

If the defect occurs, the small components may cause injury to the vehicle occupants.

Dates available for sale

• 1st March 2014 - 30th May 2014

[channys_mum]

My RAV4 was manufactured in 2003, I bought it new in 2004. How do I know if I have Takata air bags, and if I do, should I just go to the dealer whom I bought it from.

[amber-eyed-girl]

You could call the dealer. If it was a Toyota dealer, and you haven't moved, you should get a recall letter if yours needs to be refitted. My Toyota had one recall for something incredibly minor and non-injury-threatening, and I received a letter well after purchase to notify me. But with this I would definitely contact the dealer to check.

[colic2bullsgirlore]

rav 4 vin breakdown on the link. Just go to any Toyota dealer

The number spread (red) pertains to the last 4 or 5 numbers of your VIN.

Your model designator (bolded) will be contained in the centre of your VIN

HD20V 1008 to 75726 and YD20V models 1013 to 5030 31/07/03 to 25/10/05

http://www.accc.gov.au/consumers/consumer-protection/buying-safe-products/takata-airbag-recalls/toyo...

[channys_mum]

I rang the dealer where I bought my RAV and was old that I am fine my car is not one of them