The ACCC is warning Australian consumers about a new safety risk in using certain vehicles fitted with a different type of faulty
There is a serious safety risk that these NADI airbags may misdeploy in an accident, which may cause metal fragments to propel out of the airbag at high speed, causing serious injuries or death to vehicle occupants. There is also a risk that these airbags may under-inflate.
Audi and
About 78,000 vehicles manufactured by Audi,
Safety authorities in
Recognising the serious safety risk,
The
The Department and the ACCC are continuing to negotiate with these suppliers to finalise all voluntary recalls as soon as possible.
Drivers of affected vehicles should be aware of the serious safety risk they face if they have an affected car and consider other transport options.
Check if your vehicle is affected by looking at the table below or via the Product Safety Australia website.
Drivers who have previously checked www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au to see if their airbag is affected by the compulsory recall of the different type of
If you have an affected vehicle:
check if your vehicle is under recall:
if your vehicle is not yet under recall, contact your vehicle manufacturer to arrange to check if your car is affected
consider borrowing a car from family or friends if possible, or using alternative transport options
In addition, Audi,
Quotes attributable to ACCC Chair
"Even though full details and appropriate remedies are still being worked out by the manufacturers we are issuing this warning now to urge people not to use their car if it is affected by this potentially deadly airbag."
"We want everyone to have a happy and safe holiday period, and encourage people to consider alternative transport options if possible, rather than using vehicles fitted with these airbags."
"We are continuing to support the department in its work to urgently negotiate recalls with vehicle suppliers to remove these vehicles from our roads and obtain an appropriate remedy for consumers."
"The fastest way to deal with these issues is via a voluntary recall. A compulsory recall is a lengthy process but it will be considered if manufacturers do not take appropriate steps."
"If you have concerns, please contact your vehicle manufacturer." Background:
Ongoing cooperation between Australian and US authorities resulted in the identification of misdeployment incidents in
An equipment defect report was submitted to the
Immediately following the
The Department is currently negotiating voluntary recall notices with six suppliers, with assistance from the ACCC.
Vehicles that may be affected:
Make
Model
Years
Contact details for consumers
Audi
A6 4B/C5
A8 4D/D2
A4 8D/B5
TT 8N/1
Cabriolet 8G/B4
MY1998-2000
MY1998-2000
MY1997-2000
MY1999-2000
MY1998-1999
Audi
Ph. 1800 856 770
E46 3 Series
MY1997-2000
BMW
Courier
MY1998-2000
Legend
CR-V
Accord
MY1996-2000
MY1997-2000
MY1997-1999
Honda Australia Recall Call Centre -
Ph. 1800 952 272 (Monday to Friday,
Eunos 800
MY1996-1999
Mazda Customer Support -
Ph. 1800 034 411
customersupport@mazda.com.au
Mitsubishi
NL Pajero
CE Lancer
WA Express
CE Mirage
WA Starwagon
MY1997-2000
MY1997-2000
MY1997-2000
MY1997-2000
MY1997-2000
www.mitsubishi-motors.com.au/customer-assistance/contact-us
Grand Vitara
MY1998-2000
Customer Hotline - Ph. 1800 777 088
www.suzuki.com.au/airbag_investigation
Starlet 3 door
Starlet 5 door
Paseo
Celica
RAV4 3 door
RAV4 5 door
Echo/Vitz
MY1997-1999
MY1997-1999
MY1997-1999
MY1997-1999
MY1997-1999
MY1997-1999
MY1999
Toyota Australia Campaign Helpline -
Ph. 1800 800 424 (Monday to Friday,
Release number: 244/19ACCC Infocentre:
Use this form to make a general enquiry.
Media enquiries: Media team - 1300 138 917
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