{"id":202471,"date":"2018-02-28T15:38:35","date_gmt":"2018-02-28T05:38:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/?p=202471"},"modified":"2020-08-06T14:34:57","modified_gmt":"2020-08-06T04:34:57","slug":"airbags-force-compulsory-recall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/2018\/02\/28\/airbags-force-compulsory-recall\/","title":{"rendered":"Airbags Force Compulsory Recall"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Four million Australian cars will be compulsorily recalled to have potentially lethal Takata airbags replaced (Photo: Wikipedia)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Assistant Minister to the Treasurer Michael Sukkar (Photo: Twitter)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

February 28, 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

As many as three million cars will be recalled to have potentially lethal Takata airbags replaced after the Federal Government issued the first compulsory recall in Australian automotive history.<\/p>\n

The recall affects approximately two in every seven cars.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, Assistant Minister to the Treasurer Michael Sukkar confirmed the compulsory recall would be enacted after the ACCC found a previous voluntary recall had been ineffective.<\/p>\n

Previously, only cars fitted with Takata airbags made by factories in Mexico, Japan and Thailand had been recalled.<\/p>\n

However, Wednesday’s announcement has added Takata airbags made in Germany, roping in an extra 850,000 cars.<\/p>\n

The airbags can spray shrapnel when deployed in a crash, and can rupture if they are old.<\/strong><\/p>\n

So far they have led to 23 deaths and 230 serious injuries worldwide, including one death and one serious injury in Australia.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe previous voluntary recall has not been satisfactory overall and it\u2019s the safety of all Australians which is the first priority of this government,” Mr Sukkar said.<\/p>\n

“The compulsory recall will force manufacturers, dealers, importers and other suppliers to ensure that all dangerous Takata airbags are located and replaced as quickly as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr Sukkar said the decision to issue a compulsory recall was based on a recommendation by the ACCC after an extensive and thorough safety investigation.<\/p>\n

This included consultation with affected manufacturers, industry stakeholders, international experts and a range of other parties.<\/p>\n