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Takata airbag recall: list of cars affected and what you need to know

Takata airbags have been linked to 18 deaths around the world and an estimated 180 injuries.

Millions of vehicles with Takata airbags are being recalled after an investigation by consumer group Choice linked them to multiple deaths and almost 200 injuries.

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It’s being called the largest recall in automotive history, with over 2.3 million cars being recalled in Australia alone.

In Australia, the recall has affected 60 different makes and models of vehicles, with two deaths associated with the faulty bags.

Vehicle owners were slow to act during the voluntary recall last year, now the federal government have stepped in and are issuing a compulsory urgent recall for the cars.

While there is a lot to be said for the typical Australian laid-back attitude of, “she’ll be right mate”, we can not stress enough that this is really not the time to sit back and do nothing.

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Of the 2.3 million cars that have been recalled, car makers are reporting that just over 1 million have been attended to so far.

And don’t think that just because your car is an older model it’s okay – cars that are 20 years or older are those most at risk, and more likely to contain corroded elements that can explode and send deadly shrapnel throughout your vehicle, causing potentially fatal injuries.

Car makes and models affected by the airbag recall

BMW 5 Series E39, 3 Series E46, X5 E53, 2002-2005, 2016/15581

BMW 5 series E39, 3 Series E46, X5 E53, 2017/15881

Chrysler 300(LE/LX), 2005-2012, 2016/15516

Chrysler 300C, 2005-2010, 2015/14742

Dodge RAM, 2004-2010, 2016/15516

Ferrari 458, California, FF, 2008-2011, 2016/15430

Ford Mustang, 2006-2014, 2015/14924

Honda Accord/CRV,2001-2002, 2009/10969

Honda Civic, 2001, 2010/11785

Honda Accord, 2001-2002, 2011/12633

Honda Civic, CR-V, Jazz, 2001-2003, 2013/13549

Honda Jazz, 2004, 2014/14438

Honda Accord, CR-V, Civic, Jazz, 2003-2004, 2014/14498

Honda Accord Euro, CR-V, Civic, Jazz, 2002-2009, 2015/14703

Honda Jazz, CR-V, 2005-2007, 2015/14702

Honda MDX, Accord, 2001-2006, 2015/14737

Honda City, CR-V, Insight, Jazz, 2006-2012, 2015/14819

Honda City, CR-V, Insight, Jazz, 2011-2014, 2016/15197

Honda Civic, Legend, Jazz, 2006-2012, 2016/15198

Honda Accord Euro, City, CR-V, Jazz, Insight, 2007-2011, 2016/15496

Honda Legend, Odyssey, Accord, MDX, 2003-2011, 2016/15495

Honda Civic, Accord, 2006-2011, 2016/15494

Jeep Wrangler JK, 2007-2012, 2016/15516

Lexus SC430, 2000-2003, 2013/13545

Lexus IS 250, IS 250C, 350, IS F, 2005-2011, 2016/15425

Lexus IS 250, IS 350, IS 250C, IS-F, LFA2011-2012, 2017/15846

Mazda 2, B Series, BT-50, 2006-2011, 2016/15522

Mazda 2, RX-8, 2003-2014, 2016/15521

Mazda 6, 2002-2003, 2013/13570

Mazda 6, RX-8, 2002-2004, 2014/14172

Mazda 6, 2005-2007, 2015/14761

Mazda 6, 2006-2009, 2015/14762

Mazda 6, RX-8, B2500 ute/cab chassis, B2600 ute/cab chassis, BT-50, 2002-2011, 2015/14760

Mitsubishi GA & GB i-MiEV, 2010-2011, 2017/15990

Mitsubishi Lancer, 2003-2008, 2015/14936

Mitsubishi ML & MN Triton, 2007-2014, 2016/15523

Mitsubishi Pajero NS, NT, NW, NX, 2007-2016, 2016/15617

Mitsubishi Pajero NS & NT, 2006-2009, 2017/15991

Nissan N16 Pulsar, Y61 Patrol, 2001, 2010/11761

Nissan N16 Pulsar, Y61 Patrol, 2017/15940

Nissan N16 Pulsar, Y61 Patrol, D22 Navara, T30 X-Trail, 2000-2004, 2013/13542

Nissan N16 Pulsar, D22 Navara, Y61 Patrol, T30 X-Trail, A33 maxima, 2001-2003, 2014/14182

Nissan N16 Pulsar, D22 Navara, Y61 Patrol, T30 X-Trail, J31 maxima, 2003, 2015/14751

Nissan N16 Pulsar, D22 Navara, Y61 Patrol, T30 X-Trail, J31 maxima, 2004-2007, 2015/14752

Nissan D22 Navara, T30 X-Trail, J31 Maxima, 2007-2008, 2015/14821

Nissan D22 Navara, Y61 Patrol, 2009-2012, 2016/15769

Nissan D40 Navara, 2008-2014, 2016/15228

Nissan Tiida, 2006-2012, 2016/15383

Peformax Silverado, Sierra, Mustang, 2007-2008, 2015/14789

Subaru Impreza, 2004-2007, 2015/14715

Subaru Impreza, Forester, 2008-2009, 2016/15766

Subaru Tribeca, Liberty, Outback, 2004-2009, 2016/15507

Toyota Corolla, Avensis Verso, 2000-2004, 2013/13544

Toyota Echo, Rav 4, 2002-2003, 2014/14456

Toyota Echo, Rav 4, 2003-2005, 2015/14700

Toyota Corolla, Avensis Verso, Yaris, 2003-2007, 2015/14701

Toyota Avensis Verso, Yaris, 2007-2008, 2015/14794

Toyota Corolla, Yaris, Avensis Verso, 2006-2011, 2016/15709

Toyota Corolla, 2003-2005, 2017/15950

Toyota Corolla, Yaris & Rukus, 2010-2012, 2017/16010

Toyota Echo, Rav 4, 2002-2003, 2017/16014

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) spokesperson, Rod Sims is urging Australian’s not to panic.

“We’re seeking information from the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development as to exactly what information it is requiring car manufacturers and retailers to give consumers about their car’s airbag, including the likelihood of the airbag being replaced again,” explained Sims.

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“We would have very serious concerns if manufacturers were found to be misleading consumers about their car’s safety in breach of their obligations under consumer law.

“Our advice to consumers is not to panic, but to visit the Product Safety Australia website to see if their car is affected by the recall and if it is, to contact their car’s manufacturer immediately.

“If consumers have already had their airbag replaced, they should contact their manufacturer for advice as to what kind of airbag it was replaced with and how long it is expected to last.”

See the full list of cars affected above.

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The death of Law Suk Leh

The airbags use ammonium nitrate to inflate, which is a chemical compound that degrades when it’s exposed to moisture. The defective airbags run the risk of rupturing at random and firing out metal shards.

Sadly, in 2014 an airbag ruptured and killed the heavily pregnant 43-year-old Law Suk Leh. The bag shot metal shards into the Malaysian woman’s neck.

Her baby died just two days after delivery.

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