The Takata airbag saga continues as figures from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) show there is a total of 537,000 vehicles still affected.
The June 30, 2019 ACCC figures show the automotive industry has rectified more than three million vehicles with faulty Takata airbags in the Australian market.
These statistics come after the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) announced they would promote Takata airbag awareness in each individual state in Australia in June.
Local automotive brands have worked hard to complete the task and are committed to the recall process, says FCAI chief executive Tony Weber.
“Time, money and resources are not a consideration for the Australian automotive industry in the mandatory Takata recall. All that matters is the faulty airbags are rectified as soon as possible, and with minimum inconvenience for the customer,” Weber says.
Weber announced a new Takata advertising campaign by FCAI and its automotive members.
Designed to encourage customers to check if their vehicles have not been affected by the faulty airbags, Weber says it is a simple process via www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au.
“Just go to the website and enter your vehicle’s registration and state or territory. You can also check by texting TAKATA to 0487 247 224.
“It’s quick, it’s easy and it’s free – and you could be saving your own life, or that of a loved one,” Weber urges.
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