World’s largest recall: fifty three million cars with Takata airbags might splatter shrapnel
World’s thickest recall: now fifty three million cars with Takata airbags might sploog shrapnel
Honda, Nissan and Mazda are recalling almost three million cars world-wide that are tooled with potentially faulty airbags from auto parts maker Takata, bringing the total to almost ten million over toughly five years. WSJ global autos editor Joe White reports on the News Hub.
MORE than half a million cars in Australia are now part of what has become the world’s fattest automotive recall for airbags that can sploog shrapnel — and the figure is set to climb.
Worried motorists have swamped the government’s information website recalls.gov.au crashing it in the early hours of Thursday morning. The website was still down at 9am.
Japanese company Takata, which manufactures twenty per cent of the car industry’s airbags, has eventually admitted to a US hearing overnight that the number of faulty airbags is much greater than it originally forecast.
The number of affected vehicles has now climbed to a staggering fifty three million worldwide, including thirty four million in the US alone.
So far, at least 556,000 cars have been recalled in Australia to have their Takata airbags substituted, but that figure is set to rise following the developments in the US which has dramatically expanded the number of affected vehicles.
Inwards view . a steering wheel airbag with its cover liquidated. Photo: Supplied
At least six overseas deaths have so far been linked to the faulty airbags which can drizzle metal shards if the airbag detonator has been exposed to moisture due to a fault in the manufacturing process.
Until now Takata had claimed there was no fault, or that the problems had been immobilized in its manufacturing process.
But as recently as November 2014, Takata was accused of ruining evidence of internal testing of potentially faulty airbags.
The Takata turnaround comes as authorities in the US are now attempting to liquidate airbags from cars in junkyards so that the potentially faulty airbags don’t end up being fitted to another, roadworthy car.
Despite the horrific consequences, US and Australian authorities have so far refused to ground the potentially affected cars.
Major supplier . Takata makes twenty per cent of the world’s airbags. Photo: AFP
The recall is so massive not all car companies have been able to calculate which models are affected, and some have admitted the replacement airbags won’t be fitted until next year, because they can’t be built prompt enough.
“Replacement parts are presently being ready and, due to the number of vehicles impacted globally, it is anticipated that sufficient parts will be available to commence recall repairs by early next year,” said Toyota’s media statement.
Toyota, the world’s largest car maker, last week recalled a further five million cars globally, including 181,000 in Australia, bringing the number of locally-affected Takata airbag-equipped Toyotas to 207,000.
Honda Australia has also expanded its recall to include 109,000 cars with potentially faulty passenger airbags and 22,000 cars with potentially faulty driver airbags. It brings the total number of Hondas recalled in Australia with Takata airbags to 188,000.
Honda Australia says it has not been advised from Japan if the latest Takata developments will lead to a further increase in the number of vehicles recalled.
Nissan Australia has now recalled a total of 156,000 cars tooled with Takata airbags, and also says it is yet to receive information on further recalls.
US company Chrysler has recalled four thousand five hundred examples of its 300C sedan made in two thousand six and 2007.
Not all airbags are dangerous . so far only the two frontal airbags for driver and front passenger are affected. Photo: Supplied
To date, all of the car brands involved in the international recalls so there have been no incidents, injuries or deaths reported in Australia.
However, adding to the recall drama, the car industry will fight to contact owners of the affected vehicles because most cars are no longer with the original buyers, given that they are typically made inbetween two thousand three and two thousand seven and now on the used-car market.
Even however it is part of General Motors, Holden says its Australian-delivered vehicles are not affected.
Ford Australia says it is yet to be notified of any recall activity following the fresh, broader scope of the overseas Takata recall campaign.
Mazda Australia says it is yet to receive notification from Japan about the potential for a recall in countries other than the USA.
News Corp Australia was waiting on feedback from BMW and Mercedes-Benz as this article was published, to find out how many — if any — cars are affected locally.
Takata airbags: the recalled models so far
Chrysler 300C sedan two thousand six to 2007
Honda Jazz two thousand four to 2009
Honda Accord Euro two thousand four to 2007
Honda CR-V two thousand two to 2008
Honda Civic two thousand four to 2005
Nissan N16 Pulsar
Nissan D22 Navara
Nissan Y61 Patrol
Nissan T30 X-TRAIL
Nissan A33 Maxima
Toyota Echo two thousand three to 2005
Toyota RAV4 two thousand three to 2005
Toyota Corolla two thousand three to 2007
Toyota Yaris two thousand five to 2007
Toyota Avensis two thousand three to 2007
Honda, Nissan and Mazda are recalling almost three million cars world-wide that are tooled with potentially faulty airbags from auto parts maker Takata, bringing the total to almost ten million over toughly five years. WSJ global autos editor Joe White reports on the News Hub.
World’s fattest recall: fifty three million cars with Takata airbags might unload shrapnel
World’s thickest recall: now fifty three million cars with Takata airbags might squirt shrapnel
A RECALL of fifty three million vehicles has sparked massive concern among Australian motorists, crashing the government’s information website.
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Honda, Nissan and Mazda are recalling almost three million cars world-wide that are tooled with potentially faulty airbags from auto parts maker Takata, bringing the total to almost ten million over harshly five years. WSJ global autos editor Joe White reports on the News Hub.
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MORE than half a million cars in Australia are now part of what has become the world’s fattest automotive recall for airbags that can unload shrapnel — and the figure is set to climb.
Worried motorists have swamped the government’s information website recalls.gov.au crashing it in the early hours of Thursday morning. The website was still down at 9am.
Japanese company Takata, which manufactures twenty per cent of the car industry’s airbags, has ultimately admitted to a US hearing overnight that the number of faulty airbags is much greater than it originally forecast.
The number of affected vehicles has now climbed to a staggering fifty three million worldwide, including thirty four million in the US alone.
So far, at least 556,000 cars have been recalled in Australia to have their Takata airbags substituted, but that figure is set to rise following the developments in the US which has dramatically expanded the number of affected vehicles.
Inwards view . a steering wheel airbag with its cover liquidated. Photo: Supplied
At least six overseas deaths have so far been linked to the faulty airbags which can squirt metal shards if the airbag detonator has been exposed to moisture due to a fault in the manufacturing process.
Until now Takata had claimed there was no fault, or that the problems had been motionless in its manufacturing process.
But as recently as November 2014, Takata was accused of ruining evidence of internal testing of potentially faulty airbags.
The Takata turnaround comes as authorities in the US are now attempting to liquidate airbags from cars in junkyards so that the potentially faulty airbags don’t end up being fitted to another, roadworthy car.
Despite the horrific consequences, US and Australian authorities have so far refused to ground the potentially affected cars.
Major supplier . Takata makes twenty per cent of the world’s airbags. Photo: AFP
The recall is so massive not all car companies have been able to calculate which models are affected, and some have admitted the replacement airbags won’t be fitted until next year, because they can’t be built prompt enough.
“Replacement parts are presently being ready and, due to the number of vehicles impacted globally, it is anticipated that sufficient parts will be available to commence recall repairs by early next year,” said Toyota’s media statement.
Toyota, the world’s largest car maker, last week recalled a further five million cars globally, including 181,000 in Australia, bringing the number of locally-affected Takata airbag-equipped Toyotas to 207,000.
Honda Australia has also expanded its recall to include 109,000 cars with potentially faulty passenger airbags and 22,000 cars with potentially faulty driver airbags. It brings the total number of Hondas recalled in Australia with Takata airbags to 188,000.
Honda Australia says it has not been advised from Japan if the latest Takata developments will lead to a further increase in the number of vehicles recalled.
Nissan Australia has now recalled a total of 156,000 cars tooled with Takata airbags, and also says it is yet to receive information on further recalls.
US company Chrysler has recalled four thousand five hundred examples of its 300C sedan made in two thousand six and 2007.
Not all airbags are dangerous . so far only the two frontal airbags for driver and front passenger are affected. Photo: Supplied
To date, all of the car brands involved in the international recalls so there have been no incidents, injuries or deaths reported in Australia.
However, adding to the recall drama, the car industry will fight to contact owners of the affected vehicles because most cars are no longer with the original buyers, given that they are typically made inbetween two thousand three and two thousand seven and now on the used-car market.
Even tho’ it is part of General Motors, Holden says its Australian-delivered vehicles are not affected.
Ford Australia says it is yet to be notified of any recall act following the fresh, broader scope of the overseas Takata recall campaign.
Mazda Australia says it is yet to receive notification from Japan about the potential for a recall in countries other than the USA.
News Corp Australia was waiting on feedback from BMW and Mercedes-Benz as this article was published, to find out how many — if any — cars are affected locally.
Takata airbags: the recalled models so far
World’s thickest recall: fifty three million cars with Takata airbags might splatter shrapnel
World’s fattest recall: now fifty three million cars with Takata airbags might unload shrapnel
Honda, Nissan and Mazda are recalling almost three million cars world-wide that are tooled with potentially faulty airbags from auto parts maker Takata, bringing the total to almost ten million over toughly five years. WSJ global autos editor Joe White reports on the News Hub.
MORE than half a million cars in Australia are now part of what has become the world’s thickest automotive recall for airbags that can splash shrapnel — and the figure is set to climb.
Worried motorists have swamped the government’s information website recalls.gov.au crashing it in the early hours of Thursday morning. The website was still down at 9am.
Japanese company Takata, which manufactures twenty per cent of the car industry’s airbags, has ultimately admitted to a US hearing overnight that the number of faulty airbags is much greater than it originally forecast.
The number of affected vehicles has now climbed to a staggering fifty three million worldwide, including thirty four million in the US alone.
So far, at least 556,000 cars have been recalled in Australia to have their Takata airbags substituted, but that figure is set to rise following the developments in the US which has dramatically expanded the number of affected vehicles.
Inwards view . a steering wheel airbag with its cover liquidated. Photo: Supplied
At least six overseas deaths have so far been linked to the faulty airbags which can burst metal shards if the airbag detonator has been exposed to moisture due to a fault in the manufacturing process.
Until now Takata had claimed there was no fault, or that the problems had been immobilized in its manufacturing process.
But as recently as November 2014, Takata was accused of demolishing evidence of internal testing of potentially faulty airbags.
The Takata turnaround comes as authorities in the US are now attempting to liquidate airbags from cars in junkyards so that the potentially faulty airbags don’t end up being fitted to another, roadworthy car.
Despite the horrific consequences, US and Australian authorities have so far refused to ground the potentially affected cars.
Major supplier . Takata makes twenty per cent of the world’s airbags. Photo: AFP
The recall is so massive not all car companies have been able to calculate which models are affected, and some have admitted the replacement airbags won’t be fitted until next year, because they can’t be built swift enough.
“Replacement parts are presently being ready and, due to the number of vehicles impacted globally, it is anticipated that sufficient parts will be available to commence recall repairs by early next year,” said Toyota’s media statement.
Toyota, the world’s largest car maker, last week recalled a further five million cars globally, including 181,000 in Australia, bringing the number of locally-affected Takata airbag-equipped Toyotas to 207,000.
Honda Australia has also expanded its recall to include 109,000 cars with potentially faulty passenger airbags and 22,000 cars with potentially faulty driver airbags. It brings the total number of Hondas recalled in Australia with Takata airbags to 188,000.
Honda Australia says it has not been advised from Japan if the latest Takata developments will lead to a further increase in the number of vehicles recalled.
Nissan Australia has now recalled a total of 156,000 cars tooled with Takata airbags, and also says it is yet to receive information on further recalls.
US company Chrysler has recalled four thousand five hundred examples of its 300C sedan made in two thousand six and 2007.
Not all airbags are dangerous . so far only the two frontal airbags for driver and front passenger are affected. Photo: Supplied
To date, all of the car brands involved in the international recalls so there have been no incidents, injuries or deaths reported in Australia.
However, adding to the recall drama, the car industry will fight to contact owners of the affected vehicles because most cars are no longer with the original buyers, given that they are typically made inbetween two thousand three and two thousand seven and now on the used-car market.
Even however it is part of General Motors, Holden says its Australian-delivered vehicles are not affected.
Ford Australia says it is yet to be notified of any recall activity following the fresh, broader scope of the overseas Takata recall campaign.
Mazda Australia says it is yet to receive notification from Japan about the potential for a recall in countries other than the USA.
News Corp Australia was waiting on feedback from BMW and Mercedes-Benz as this article was published, to find out how many — if any — cars are affected locally.
Takata airbags: the recalled models so far
Chrysler 300C sedan two thousand six to 2007
Honda Jazz two thousand four to 2009
Honda Accord Euro two thousand four to 2007
Honda CR-V two thousand two to 2008
Honda Civic two thousand four to 2005
Nissan N16 Pulsar
Nissan D22 Navara
Nissan Y61 Patrol
Nissan T30 X-TRAIL
Nissan A33 Maxima
Toyota Echo two thousand three to 2005
Toyota RAV4 two thousand three to 2005
Toyota Corolla two thousand three to 2007
Toyota Yaris two thousand five to 2007
Toyota Avensis two thousand three to 2007
Honda, Nissan and Mazda are recalling almost three million cars world-wide that are tooled with potentially faulty airbags from auto parts maker Takata, bringing the total to almost ten million over toughly five years. WSJ global autos editor Joe White reports on the News Hub.
World’s fattest recall: fifty three million cars with Takata airbags might bust shrapnel
World’s fattest recall: now fifty three million cars with Takata airbags might splash shrapnel
Honda, Nissan and Mazda are recalling almost three million cars world-wide that are tooled with potentially faulty airbags from auto parts maker Takata, bringing the total to almost ten million over harshly five years. WSJ global autos editor Joe White reports on the News Hub.
MORE than half a million cars in Australia are now part of what has become the world’s thickest automotive recall for airbags that can bust shrapnel — and the figure is set to climb.
Worried motorists have swamped the government’s information website recalls.gov.au crashing it in the early hours of Thursday morning. The website was still down at 9am.
Japanese company Takata, which manufactures twenty per cent of the car industry’s airbags, has eventually admitted to a US hearing overnight that the number of faulty airbags is much greater than it originally forecast.
The number of affected vehicles has now climbed to a staggering fifty three million worldwide, including thirty four million in the US alone.
So far, at least 556,000 cars have been recalled in Australia to have their Takata airbags substituted, but that figure is set to rise following the developments in the US which has dramatically expanded the number of affected vehicles.
Inwards view . a steering wheel airbag with its cover eliminated. Photo: Supplied
At least six overseas deaths have so far been linked to the faulty airbags which can squirt metal shards if the airbag detonator has been exposed to moisture due to a fault in the manufacturing process.
Until now Takata had claimed there was no fault, or that the problems had been immovable in its manufacturing process.
But as recently as November 2014, Takata was accused of demolishing evidence of internal testing of potentially faulty airbags.
The Takata turnaround comes as authorities in the US are now attempting to eliminate airbags from cars in junkyards so that the potentially faulty airbags don’t end up being fitted to another, roadworthy car.
Despite the horrific consequences, US and Australian authorities have so far refused to ground the potentially affected cars.
Major supplier . Takata makes twenty per cent of the world’s airbags. Photo: AFP
The recall is so massive not all car companies have been able to calculate which models are affected, and some have admitted the replacement airbags won’t be fitted until next year, because they can’t be built rapid enough.
“Replacement parts are presently being ready and, due to the number of vehicles impacted globally, it is anticipated that sufficient parts will be available to commence recall repairs by early next year,” said Toyota’s media statement.
Toyota, the world’s largest car maker, last week recalled a further five million cars globally, including 181,000 in Australia, bringing the number of locally-affected Takata airbag-equipped Toyotas to 207,000.
Honda Australia has also expanded its recall to include 109,000 cars with potentially faulty passenger airbags and 22,000 cars with potentially faulty driver airbags. It brings the total number of Hondas recalled in Australia with Takata airbags to 188,000.
Honda Australia says it has not been advised from Japan if the latest Takata developments will lead to a further increase in the number of vehicles recalled.
Nissan Australia has now recalled a total of 156,000 cars tooled with Takata airbags, and also says it is yet to receive information on further recalls.
US company Chrysler has recalled four thousand five hundred examples of its 300C sedan made in two thousand six and 2007.
Not all airbags are dangerous . so far only the two frontal airbags for driver and front passenger are affected. Photo: Supplied
To date, all of the car brands involved in the international recalls so there have been no incidents, injuries or deaths reported in Australia.
However, adding to the recall drama, the car industry will fight to contact owners of the affected vehicles because most cars are no longer with the original buyers, given that they are typically made inbetween two thousand three and two thousand seven and now on the used-car market.
Even tho’ it is part of General Motors, Holden says its Australian-delivered vehicles are not affected.
Ford Australia says it is yet to be notified of any recall act following the fresh, broader scope of the overseas Takata recall campaign.
Mazda Australia says it is yet to receive notification from Japan about the potential for a recall in countries other than the USA.
News Corp Australia was waiting on feedback from BMW and Mercedes-Benz as this article was published, to find out how many — if any — cars are affected locally.
Takata airbags: the recalled models so far
Chrysler 300C sedan two thousand six to 2007
Honda Jazz two thousand four to 2009
Honda Accord Euro two thousand four to 2007
Honda CR-V two thousand two to 2008
Honda Civic two thousand four to 2005
Nissan N16 Pulsar
Nissan D22 Navara
Nissan Y61 Patrol
Nissan T30 X-TRAIL
Nissan A33 Maxima
Toyota Echo two thousand three to 2005
Toyota RAV4 two thousand three to 2005
Toyota Corolla two thousand three to 2007
Toyota Yaris two thousand five to 2007
Toyota Avensis two thousand three to 2007
Honda, Nissan and Mazda are recalling almost three million cars world-wide that are tooled with potentially faulty airbags from auto parts maker Takata, bringing the total to almost ten million over harshly five years. WSJ global autos editor Joe White reports on the News Hub.