Newest Air Bag Recall

**ian** · 28-02-2018, 04:23 PM

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.

**ortanc51** · 28-02-2018, 04:37 PM

Wow...how can we tell if one is installed?

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**Berlina** · 28-02-2018, 05:28 PM

Takata airbag recalls list | Product Safety Australia
VW not on list (yet)

**ian** · 28-02-2018, 06:05 PM

Gee I thought VW stood for Volkswagen ?
This list was just released today ,

**cme2c** · 28-02-2018, 06:29 PM

According to CarSales.com.au, this list is from the ACCC
Volkswagen Golf (35,817 cars) 2009-2013
Volkswagen Golf Cabrio (2,256 cars) 2012-2015
Volkswagen Passat (17,741 cars) 2011-2015
Volkswagen Passat (2,509 cars) 2010
Volkswagen Polo (5730 cars) 2010-2014
Volkswagen Polo (3952 cars) 2007-2009
Volkswagen CC (4461 cars) 2009-2016
Volkswagen Eos (3112 cars) 2010-2014
Volkswagen Up (2296 cars)

So there you go.

**Umai Naa!!** · 28-02-2018, 06:33 PM

I'd wait to confirm actual information before jumping the gun.

**The_Hawk** · 28-02-2018, 07:40 PM

I’ve just been digging around and hadn’t found any official information. Often VW was only listed in the title and not in the articles...

Interesting to see that list. I suppose we just wait and see what they say. Theoretically the swap over could be a drive through service which would be nice for those who service elsewhere.

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**Umai Naa!!** · 28-02-2018, 08:12 PM

Originally Posted by The_Hawk

I’ve just been digging around and hadn’t found any official information. Often VW was only listed in the title and not in the articles...

Interesting to see that list. I suppose we just wait and see what they say. Theoretically the swap over could be a drive through service which would be nice for those who service elsewhere.

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It'll be like any campaign. Parts ordered and allocated to the vehicle, an appointment made, and probably somewhere in the vicinity of a 2-3hr turn around between handing the keys over, and getting them back. You won't be able to just turn up on a whim, and have it rectified immediately.

Having been involved with another car brand's recalls in the past, on some of their models, physically swapping the airbag over was the quick and easy part.

**cme2c** · 28-02-2018, 08:23 PM

What concerns me is when did Volkswagen suspect, and when did they know? I mean Volkswagen have shown themselves to be honest ( dieselgate), caring ( monkey gassing) engineering masters (dry clutch DSG) and not prone to blaming the customer (twincharged engine). Look, this is my wife's car. We have had a couple of minor accidents, fortunately none bad enough to set off the airbags. Also, many more people have been saved by takata airbags than killed by them. I'm still angry that companies like Toyota, Honda and BMW have been informing their customers for years, and VW hasn't. I object to having my wife, children and grandchild put in danger without so much as a warning.