Thread: Takata airbag problem deadly

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

Takata airbag recall process 'still leaves drivers with ticking time-bombs' Takata airbag recall process leaves drivers with 'ticking time-bombs', Choice says - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - via @abcnews

Haven't seen LRs mentioned.

Probably use Lucas, what could go wrong

There's some recalls for D3's, Rangies from 07 upwards. Not sure what other models but look up recalls LR and you'll get the list.
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Misleading article is misleading.

They say that faulty airbags are being fitted. That isn't quite true. They are fitting new airbags, which won't be faulty for years. Then when the new upgraded parts become available the airbags will be swapped out. Which should be well before the replacement bags are potentially dangerous.

Originally Posted by BigJon

Misleading article is misleading.

They say that faulty airbags are being fitted. That isn't quite true. They are fitting new airbags, which won't be faulty for years. Then when the new upgraded parts become available the airbags will be swapped out. Which should be well before the replacement bags are potentially dangerous.

One article I saw claimed the shortest documented time to failure was 2.5 years - well below Tanaka's claim of six years. But whether the statement that "faulty airbags are being fitted" is correct, depends on whether you regard the airbag as being faulty only when the canister will fail if it operates or regard it as faulty if it the sealing is faulty allowing moisture in to cause failure of the canister after some indeterminate time due to rust. Take your pick. But yes, the article is slightly alarmist.

Full list of current vehicle recalls over the airbags. Possibly be more to come. Published 28 April 2017

Takata airbag recalls affecting Australian consumers | Product Safety Australia

I was in an rollover once and the airbag did most of the damage to me, eye socket, damage to face etc. All our vehicles have no airbags and that suits us just fine.

Mrs hh

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

Takata airbag recall process 'still leaves drivers with ticking time-bombs' Takata airbag recall process leaves drivers with 'ticking time-bombs', Choice says - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - via @abcnews

Haven't seen LRs mentioned.

So all Tanaka airbag vehicles should be banned from the road hey Mick,or does that that only apply to VW?. Pat

Australian government may force recall of cars with faulty airbag replacement

Australian government may force recall of cars with faulty airbag replacement | Australia news | The Guardian