What do I do if my car has airbag recall?
Call your local dealer to schedule the FREE repair. Sign up at NHTSA.gov/Alerts to be notified if your vehicle is affected by a future recall. Get answers to frequently asked questions at NHTSA.gov/recall- spotlight/takata-air-bags.
How long does Toyota airbag recall take?
Depending on your vehicle, and the parts required for your recall, this service may take between 1 to 3 hours to complete repairs and have you back on the road. If waiting for your vehicle proves inconvenient we will schedule your appointment for a day when we can provide alternative transportation for you.
Can you drive with a faulty airbag?
The bottom line is that, when your airbag light comes on, it’s vital that you don’t drive any further and have your car checked by a mechanic as soon as possible. Until the problem is diagnosed and fixed, your airbags will not deploy.
Is there a deadline to replace airbags in Australia?
Thousands of Aussie drivers are at risk of potentially deadly injuries, as the deadline approaches to replace their faulty Takata airbags. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued the warning earlier this month and called on more than 65,000 drivers to book in for a replacement.
When do the Takata airbags have to be replaced?
These vehicles will have to be recalled by 2018. May 4, 2016: The massive Takata airbag recall is more than doubling in size, with NHTSA announcing that it is expanding the recall to include 35 million to 40 million airbag inflators to be replaced through 2019.
Why do I need to change my airbag?
Due to this design defect, the airbags may deploy excessive force when triggered during a collision, which can rupture the airbag inflator housing. As a result, metal shrapnels may shoot out and hit the drivers and passengers. This is the reason why you need to change your airbag right away.
When to get an interim replacement air bag?
But it is still better to receive the interim replacement air bag now to reduce your immediate risk, and you will still be entitled to a free, final repair. All vehicles with interim replacement air bags are scheduled to be recalled for the final repair no later than December 31, 2019.
But it is still better to receive the interim replacement air bag now to reduce your immediate risk, and you will still be entitled to a free, final repair. All vehicles with interim replacement air bags are scheduled to be recalled for the final repair no later than December 31, 2019.
When does the airbag warning light come on?
There are a variety of different warning lights on the dashboard of a vehicle. Most people will only see them illuminate when there is a particular problem with their vehicle that is indicated by that light. Whether you know it or not, you have probably already seen the airbag light illuminate without even realizing it.
These vehicles will have to be recalled by 2018. May 4, 2016: The massive Takata airbag recall is more than doubling in size, with NHTSA announcing that it is expanding the recall to include 35 million to 40 million airbag inflators to be replaced through 2019.
Where do I find the service airbag message?
The service airbag message is something that can appear on the DIC of your vehicle, which stands for driver information center.