Takata
Airbag update
what does it mean
for your state?
WORDS BY DANIEL BRAID
A
s the national Takata airbag recall ramps
up, there are a variety of processes in
place to ensure the faulty airbags are
replaced as quickly as possible to improve
overall road safety. has a Takata ‘alpha’ airbag installed. Alpha bags
are a higher risk subset of the Takata bags being
recalled, of which these were installed in certain
Honda, Toyota, Nissan, BMW, Mazda and Lexus
cars, with models sold between 2001 and 2004.
You will have probably already received some
communication from your supplier about possible
next steps, but for those in larger fleets with a
mixture of vehicle types, the process could be
slightly more complicated and drawn out. AfMA members are also reminded that IHS Markit
has been authorised by the Federal Chamber
of Automotive Industries (FCAI) to provide a free
batch processing service to help identify vehicles
affected by the Takata Airbag Recall.
Making matters slightly more confusing is the
variety of procedures being followed across
Australia’s various states and territories, with
laws in SA, QLD and NT taking the next step of
refusing registration for affected vehicles.
Moreover consumers need to take immediate
steps to have their airbags replaced if their car
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The below information should assist every driver
in navigating this national crisis – which has
affected around 1 in 4 vehicles. All readers are
urged to contact their manufacturer directly for
further information and to head to the “Is My
Airbag Safe” website if they still remain unsure
about the safety of their vehicle.