Two other vehicle brands have begun voluntary recalls for vehicles manufactured between 1996 and 2000.
Honda and Mitsubishi vehicles manufactured during this time may have been fitted with deadly Takata NADI 5-AT airbags.
Owners of affected Honda and Mitsubishi vehicles are advised to stop driving their cars immediately and contact their manufacturer.
“These Takata NADI 5-AT airbags may kill or injure vehicle occupants if they misdeploy in an accident,” ACCC chair Rod Sims says.
“Two drivers have already died in Australia after their Takata NADI-AT airbags ruptured and propelled metal parts into the car interior.
“We urge owners to check of their vehicle is affected by visiting the Project Safety Australia website or contacting their manufacturer.”
The Honda and Mitsubishi recalls follows BMW, Audi, Ford, Mazda, Suzuki and Toyota. There are now eight manufacturers that have issued recalls to vehicles fitted with the airbags, totalling around 78,000 vehicles being recalled.
Mitsubishi has offered to buy back affected vehicles at market value and also offered to provide alternative transport until the buyback is completed.
Honda will offer to buy back registered vehicles at market price and will arrange alternative transport options until the process is completed.
“Consumers should respond immediately when contacted by their manufacturer. Sometimes manufacturers will not have the latest contact information for the owners of these cars, so people who suspect their cars are affected should contact the manufacturer themselves,” Sims says.
“These recalls by Honda and Mitsubishi are the final recalls in relation to the Takata NADI 5-AT airbags. The ACCC and the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development expect manufacturers to work to get these cars off the road as quickly as possible.”
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