Newest Air Bag Recall

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The ACCC announced certain models from the following brands - which have Takata airbags made in Germany - are being added to the recall campaign once more information becomes available:
•Audi
•Volkswagen
•Skoda
•Ford
•Holden
•Tesla
•Jaguar
•Land Rover
The list of exact models is yet to be released by the manufacturers.

WHAT’S THE PROBLEM?
• High levels of moisture penetrating the airbag can alight the propelling mechanism too quickly, causing metal fragments to explode outwards. There has been one death and one case of serious injury in Australia as a result of the faulty deployment of the airbags.
• Worldwide, there have been at least 23 deaths and more than 230 serious injuries reported associated with the airbags.
• Takata airbags are an immediate and critical safety risk with people advised not to drive cars containing them.
• Other high-risk airbags will be determined by three factors: age, the location of the vehicle (in areas of high heat or humidity), and the location of the airbag in the vehicle.
WHO PAYS?
• Vehicle manufacturers will be required to cover the full cost of replacement.
WHO WILL BE IMPACTED?
• The compulsory recall will capture about 2.3 million vehicles that still have a defective airbag that needs replacement.
• The order affects vehicles made by Ford, GM Holden, Mercedes Benz, Tesla, Jaguar, Land Rover, Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, BMW, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ferrari, GMC, Honda, Jeep, Lexus, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, Toyota, Volvo and Hino Trucks.