Takata Airbag Recall

• Volkswagen Malaysia issues airbag recall for 6,671 cars – 2010-13 Golf GTI, Passat CC, Eos, Polo, Vento

  In Cars, Local News, Volkswagen / By Anthony Lim / 26 December 2023 5:29 pm / 5 comments

  

  Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has announced a Takata airbag-related recall on a number of Volkswagen vehicle models produced between 2010 and 2014, with a total of 6,671 vehicles having been identified as affected by the issue.

  It said affected models in Malaysia are the sixth-generation Golf GTI, Eos, Passat CC, Polo and Vento manufactured from 2010-2013, as well as Beetle units manufactured between 2012 to 2014, with the faulty component in these cars being a specific driver front airbag gas generator housing.

  The company said that the concern regarding the unit is the deterioration of the generator’s propellant due to high air humidity and temperature fluctuations over a long period of time, which could lead to potential injury to the driver and passenger.

  

  

  The company says it has taken the necessary steps with its dealer partners to ensure parts availability and that the recall is conducted smoothly and efficiently, with the nationwide recall being carried out in phases to manage the number of cases. It added that in the event of parts replacement, all labour and replacement parts for this service will be done at no cost to owners.

  All notifications to identified owners based on the Volkswagen database will be conducted by e-mail and WhatsApp, and customers who purchased a vehicle model listed above from a previous owner or a used car dealership are advised to urgently contact the nearest Volkswagen authorised dealer for verification.

  Additionally, owners may visit the Service Action page on its website and key in their 17-digit VIN number which can be found at the bottom left of their vehicle’s windscreen to check if they are affected by the recall.

   

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• Bermaz recalls Citroen and DS models in Malaysia for faulty Takata airbags – C3, C4, DS3, DS4, DS5 affected

  In Cars, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Local News / By Gerard Lye / 18 September 2023 2:00 pm / 8 comments

  

  Bermaz Auto Alliance (BAASB), the official Citroen and DS aftersales provider in Malaysia, has issued a recall for vehicles from both brands due to potentially faulty Takata airbags. This is part of a greater global recall and affects several models here, namely the C3, C4, DS3, DS4 and DS5 produced from 2009 to 2017.

  The company is strongly urging owners to bring affected vehicles in for the necessary parts replacement, which will be carried out free of charge. It added that it has made many attempts to inform customers with affected vehicles via letters, courier deliveries, emails, text messages and phone calls.

  If you haven’t been contacted and do own any of the models mentioned above, you can call up the company’s customer relationship management helpline at 03-7627 8818 and provide your vehicle’s VIN number. Alternatively, you can also drop an email at [email protected] for verification.

  According to BAASB, the affected vehicles are equipped with Takata airbag inflators with chemical properties that may deteriorate over time, particularly when exposed to hot, humid climates. This may cause the inflators to rupture on deployment, scattering debris capable of causing serious injury or death. Fatality cases have been confirmed due to this issue, so immediate action from owners is required.

   

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• Chevrolet issues reminder of a Takata airbag recall for 3,725 cars in Malaysia – Cruze, Orlando, Sonic, Trax

  In Cars, Chevrolet, Local News / By Anthony Lim / 17 April 2023 6:37 pm / 6 comments

  

  Chevrolet has issued a reminder to its Malaysian customers about the recall campaign involving 3,725 units of Chevrolet and Saab vehicles in Malaysia that was made in June last year. The company says that the recall, which aims to replace potentially faulty Takata driver airbag inflators in affected vehicles, remains ongoing.

  As a recap, the affected models are:

  • Chevrolet Cruze (model year 2010–2015)
  • Chevrolet Orlando (model year 2013–2015)
  • Chevrolet Sonic (model year 2013–2014)
  • Chevrolet Trax (model year 2017)
  • Saab 9-3 (model year 2007)

  As highlighted last year, the company said the affected vehicles may be fitted with driver airbag inflators that contain non-desiccated PSAN (phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate) propellant tablets, which may experience alteration after exposure to high temperature and daylight temperature cycles in a high humidity environment.

  

  

  

  As a result, the inflator may rupture if gas generation exceeds the ability of the inflator to vent the gas. This can result in an increased rate of pressurisation and peak pressures that can exceed the mechanical strength of the inflator, causing the housing to rupture.

  A spokesperson for Chevrolet Sales Thailand, the company responsible for the recall campaign in the Southeast Asia region, said the response rate in Malaysia has been below expectation, hence the reminder. The company said the low take-up is alarming as fatalities may occur if the faulty airbags deploy in an accident, and urged owners of these vehicles to have the airbags replaced.

  “We hope Malaysian motorists will help spread the alert, or forward it to friends and loved ones who may own an affected Chevrolet vehicle. Affected Chevrolet owners who did not receive alerts or calls due to outdated data are encouraged to contact our call team or log on to the recall campaign microsite for more details. For the safety of you and your loved ones, it is ideal to have the airbag replaced before holiday travels begin,” the spokesperson said via a statement.

  

  

  According to Chevrolet, since the affected vehicles are not new, it has been difficult to trace customers and owners due to outdated customer data. This is further compounded by the lack of an official Chevrolet office in Malaysia.

  However, as the free airbag replacements are handled by selected Honda authorised dealerships, Chevrolet hopes that owners and customers will take advantage of the convenience of Honda’s comprehensive network of service centres. It added that although the timeline for the ending of the collaboration has not been announced, affected owners are encouraged to take advantage of this convenience as soon as possible, as it will be very difficult to access recall repairs once the collaboration with Honda Malaysia ends.

  Affected owners are encouraged to visit the Chevrolet recall microsite for all the necessary details. A call-team has also been set up to contact customers who may have difficulty connecting to the internet. For further enquiries, vehicle owners may also call 011-3129-9963 or 011-3129-9965.

   

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• Audi Malaysia recalls 2,767 cars, Takata airbag issue

  In Audi, Cars, Local News / By Danny Tan / 4 April 2023 2:13 pm / 10 comments

  

  It has been a while since we heard ‘Takata’ but there are still cars running around with potentially dangerous airbag inflators made by the Japanese company.

  Now, new Audi distributor PHS Automotive Malaysia (PHSAM) has announced a voluntary recall for 2,767 cars, urging owners of affected cars to bring their rides to an Audi Centre for complimentary inspection and replacement of parts, if necessary. This should be done as soon as possible.

  The recall covers the Audi A4 Sedan, A5 Sportback, A6 Sedan, Q5 and TT Coupe models manufactured between 2008 to 2017. These models were fitted with Takata airbags or the gas generator for the airbag unit on the driver’s side, passenger side and the curtain.

  PHSAM says that based on the manufacturer’s latest update, it is possible that the gas generator housing may be damaged if the airbag is deployed. This could cause small metal parts to become dislodged from the housing, and this poses a serious safety risk.

  

  “At Audi, safety is paramount, and this will continue to be one of the distinguishing factors in our on-going efforts to improve aftersales service. We recognise that the top reasons customers choose Audi are for its performance and safety features – and it is a high standard we will continue to uphold responsibly,” said Erik Winter, MD of PHSAM.

  “Although we have determined the number of vehicles for this recall, it’s possible that not all of them will need replacement parts. We want to encourage customers to get their vehicles inspected at our service centres for better peace of mind,” he added.

  Meanwhile, owners of Audi vehicles that are five years and older are eligible for the recently launched Audi Plus programme, which offers 10% off maintenance service at any Audi Centre. Customers will also receive three service discount vouchers, applicable within a period of three years after the fifth year of service along with complimentary nationwide roadside assistance for up to 12 months from the date of voucher redemption.

  To check if your car is involved, or for more info on the Takata recall and Audi Plus, visit the Audi Malaysia website, contact customer service at 1800-22-2834 or email PHSAM at [email protected].

   

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• Honda tried over 300 times to contact US Accord owner killed by Takata airbag – get your car checked

  In International News / By Gerard Lye / 19 December 2022 12:36 pm / 2 comments

  

  The United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced another crash death from a faulty Takata airbag inflator. This brings the total number of confirmed fatalities in the US to 23, with four fatalities confirmed in 2022.

  The latest fatality involved the owner of a 2002 Honda Accord, which had its Takata airbag inflator rupture following a crash in Bowling Green, Texas. In a media statement, Honda confirmed the incident and said there have been 17 deaths and more than 200 injuries in the US related to faulty Takata airbag inflators.

  The company’s US division said it had attempted to contact the car’s owner more than 300 times since the recall for airbag inflators was initiated in April 2011, reports Carscoops. “Starting in June 2011, Honda made more than 300 attempts to reach the owner of this vehicle, who purchased the car in 2008,” read the company’s statement.

  “This included more than 40 mailed notices to the registered address, over 230 phone calls and over 40 email notifications. Our records indicate that the recall repair was never completed,” it continued, adding it has sufficient supply of replacement airbag inflators to complete the free repairs.

  “Whatever you’re doing, stop now and check to see if your vehicle has a Takata air bag recall. If it does, make an appointment to get your free repair as soon as possible. If this air bag ruptures in a crash, it could kill you or someone you love, or leave them with critical, life-altering injuries. Every day that passes when you don’t get a recalled air bag replaced puts you and your family at greater risk of injury or death,” said NHTSA acting administrator Ann Carlson.

  Takata airbag inflator recalls have been initiated worldwide, including in Malaysia, and it is imperative that you replace faulty airbag inflators. Anthony Loke, who has returned as transport minister, said previously that failure to comply with replacing faulty airbag inflators can be met with a RM300 saman and the inability to renew a vehicle’s road tax. This is still a very serious safety concern, and you can check if your car is affected through these links for different car brands:

  • Honda
  • Toyota
  • Mazda
  • Subaru
  • Nissan
  • Mitsubishi
  • Lexus – 1800-22-53987
  • BMW
  • Chevrolet
  • Saab
  • Mercedes-Benz
  • Proton

   

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• Chevrolet recalls 3,725 cars in Malaysia due to Takata airbags – Cruze, Orlando, Sonic, Trax; Saab 9-3 too

  In Cars, Chevrolet, Local News, Saab / By Gerard Lye / 1 June 2022 5:49 pm / 2 comments

  

  A recall has been issued for 3,725 units of Chevrolet and Saab vehicles in Malaysia to replace potentially faulty Takata airbag inflators.

  According to an official release from Chevrolet, the affected models are the Cruze (model year 2010-2015), Orlando (MY2013-2015), Sonic (MY2013-2014) and Trax (MY2017). As for Saab, only the 9-3 of the model year 2007 is affected by the recall.

  The company said the affected vehicles may be fitted with driver airbag inflators that contain non-desiccated PSAN (phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate) propellant tablets, which may experience alteration after exposure to high temperature and daylight temperature cycles in a high humidity environment.

  As a result, the inflator may rupture if gas generation exceeds the ability of the inflator to vent the gas. This can result in an increased rate of pressurisation and peak pressures that can exceed the mechanical strength of the inflator, causing the housing to rupture.

  

  

  

  

  Chevrolet says it is currently conducting a recall campaign with the approval and cooperation of the road transport department (JPJ) to replace these airbag inflators. However, as the company does not currently have an office in Malaysia, it has appointed two local partners to carry out the recall.

  For communications, Saphan9 Engagement has been appointed to handle the recall campaign including announcements, customer outreach, digital assets, information and data management. Meanwhile recall repairs will be handled by selected Honda authorised dealerships at no cost to owners and will commence from today (June 1, 2022).

  If you happen to own any of the models mentioned, use the online VIN checker on Chervolet’s recall microsite to check if your vehicle is involved in the recall. You’ll also find a list of Honda dealerships where you can get the airbag inflator replaced, along with a handy FAQ.

   

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• Mercedes-Benz Malaysia issues recall for vehicles with potentially faulty Takata airbags – MY 2004 to 2016

  In Cars, Local News, Mercedes-Benz / By Matthew H Tong / 10 November 2021 4:03 pm / 5 comments

  

  Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has announced a safety recall for vehicles that may have been fitted with potentially faulty Takata airbag modules. The move is part of a global recall exercise for the automaker’s passenger and commercial vehicle range.

  The recall involves models manufactured from 2004 to 2016, specifically the W169 A-Class, W203 and W204 C-Class, X204 GLK, C207 E-Coupe and A207 Convertible, W212 E-Class, W164 ML- and X164 GL-Class, W251 R-Class, W171 SLK, as well as the W197 SLS AMG.

  Owners of these vehicles are urged to check their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the Mercedes-Benz microsite, or call its customer care centre at 1-800-88-1133. All rectification and airbag module replacement costs will be borne by the company.

  In a press statement, MBM said: “Mercedes-Benz Malaysia and Daimler AG reassures its customers that all presently produced MB Passenger Cars are no longer equipped with Takata (or other manufacturers’) airbags which are based on ammonium nitrate as the primary propellant.”

  “This measure serves to ensure customers’ safety and gain a deeper understanding of the condition of airbag modules in the vehicle after a prolonged period,” it said, adding that it will also continue to uphold transparency and stringent quality controls, as customer safety is the highest priority at all times.

   

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• Proton reminds Perdana owners to replace potentially faulty Takata airbags – 568 units yet to be serviced

  In Cars, Local News, Proton / By Gerard Lye / 16 June 2021 2:42 pm / 7 comments

  

  Proton is once again urging owners of the Perdana sedan to bring their vehicles to authorised service centres to replace potentially faulty Takata airbags, if they haven’t done so already. To date, 568 units of the Perdana have yet to have their airbags replaced, according to the national carmaker.

  The affected model is the second-generation Perdana (including the pre-facelift version) that is based on the eighth-generation Honda Accord, which is also involved in the global Takata service fix. No other Proton models are affected by this recall as a different vendor supplies the airbags used.

  Proton first issued an airbag recall for the Perdana in January 2019, which involved 6,432 units built between 2012 and 2018. In August last year, the company reminded customers of the recall again and stated that service outlets have replaced the airbags in 5,625 units, or an 87.5% completion rate.

  If you happen to own the aforementioned Perdana model, please get in touch with your nearest authorised Proton service centre to check if your vehicle is affected. The airbag replacement service will be done free of charge.

   

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• 1999 Honda Accord, 2000 CR-V recalled in Malaysia over Takata driver airbag – 2,784 vehicles involved

  In Cars, Honda, Local News, Safety / By Jonathan Lee / 26 November 2020 8:48 pm / 7 comments

  

  Honda Malaysia has announced that it has recalled the 1999 Accord (sixth-generation) and 2000 CR-V (first-generation) to replace their Takata driver’s side airbags. A total of 2,784 vehicles are affected, consisting of 1,380 units of the Accord and 1,404 units of the CR-V.

  The latest exercise is part of Honda’s global non-azide driver airbag inflator (NADI) recall. It is completely separate from the long-running Takata airbag scandal from the past decade, involving a different defect altogether. Manufactured without the appropriate seals, these inflators could allow air and moisture to seep in over time, causing the propellant to degrade.

  As such, the airbag could deploy too slowly in a crash or, in rare instances, too forcefully. In the latter scenario, the inflator could rupture and throw metal shards at the driver or passengers. In both instances, occupants could be seriously injured or killed.

  According to Honda’s American arm early this year, the company is aware of one such rupture occurring on the road globally, which happened in Texas in 2012. There have also been two ruptures in Japan when the vehicles were being scrapped.

  

  To date, there have been no ruptures or injuries in Malaysia involving the two models listed, Honda Malaysia said. The company also assured buyers that current models being sold are not affected by this recall.

  Honda Malaysia will inform affected customers via notification letters, which will include details of the recall. Once these customers receive their letters, they are urged to contact any authorised dealer to make an appointment to replace the front driver’s airbag inflator, subject to parts availability.

  Those who are aware of relatives or friends who own these two models are also encouraged to contact the company to arrange for the replacement. As is always the case for a recall, this service is free of charge, with all costs borne by Honda Malaysia.

  

  The company said it is taking all necessary precautions at its dealerships to safeguard the wellbeing of customers and staff during this pandemic. Firstly, customers are required to make an appointment in advance to ensure a quick and smooth replacement process.

  They will also need to comply with government-mandated standard operating procedures (SOPs) during their entire time at the dealership, such as wearing their face masks correctly, maintaining physical distancing and sanitising their hands frequently.

  If you own one of these vehicles but are unsure if you are affected by the recall, you can call Honda Malaysia’s toll-free number at 1-800-88-2020 for more information or visit the official website to check your vehicle status.

   

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• Proton urges Perdana owners to replace potentially faulty Takata airbags – 87.5% completion rate so far

  In Cars, Local News, Proton / By Gerard Lye / 25 August 2020 1:04 pm / 15 comments

  

  Proton is appealing to owners of the Proton Perdana to bring their vehicles to authorised service centres as soon as possible to replace potentially faulty Takata passenger airbag inflators, if they haven’t already done so. In January last year, the national carmaker issued a recall for 6,432 units of the Perdana built from 2012 to the end of August 2018 – Perdana cars built after this date are unaffected.

  “Thanks to the joint efforts of our staff and dealers, Proton managed to contact our customers and have performed the airbag inflator replacement exercise. There are 6,342 units affected and as of August 18, 2020, our service outlets have replaced 5,625 units, or 87.5% completion,” said Roslan Abdullah, CEO of Proton Edar.

  The company is pressing the matter as the service fix is part of a global initiative for cars equipped with Takata airbags, including the pre-facelift and current versions of the second-generation Perdana. The sedan is based on the eighth-generation Honda Accord, which is also involved in the global Takata airbag recall.

  

  It adds that the action taken is in accordance with the Defect Information Report (DIR) issued by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) of America that requires the replacement of non-desiccated passenger inflators, which Proton has already started doing from January 2019.

  Affected Perdana owners will have their vehicle’s airbag inflator replaced free of charge, and the process will take about an hour to complete. Once again, the company says that no other Proton models are affected by this recall as a different vendor supplies the airbags used in them.

  “The safety of our customers is of the utmost importance. However, we have not been able to connect with all affected owners due to obsolete or incomplete contact information. Therefore, we would like to urge all Proton Perdana owners who have not had their passenger airbag inflators replaced to call our service centres to book an appointment as soon as possible,” added Roslan Abdullah.

   

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• Honda Malaysia issues recall for 23,476 units of several models to replace Takata airbag inflators

  In Cars, Honda, Local News / By Gerard Lye / 4 October 2019 1:50 pm / 11 comments

  

  Honda Malaysia has announced another recall for 23,476 units of the Accord, City, Civic, CR-V, Insight, Jazz and Stream that were previously recalled to replace potentially defective Takata front airbag inflators.

  The company says this is a preventative measure and does not significantly change the total number of recalled vehicles, as it involves the replacement of inflators installed in vehicles previously subject to recall.

  The affected models are as prescribed in the attached tables (one for front driver airbag inflator and the other for front passenger airbag inflator), and customers are strongly urged to replace them as soon as possible. The replacement of the defective Takata front airbag inflators is free of charge, with the cost of the replacement being borne by the company.

  

  

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  Affected customers will be notified by Honda Malaysia and can send their vehicles to any of the 95 Honda authorised service dealers in the country for inspection and replacement. The company adds that it will do its utmost best to ensure 100% stock availability in the shortest period of time to ensure a smooth replacement process for all 23,476 affected cars.

  As at October 1, 2019, Honda Malaysia has replaced more than 249,000 units of Takata front driver airbag inflators, which translates to a 91% completion rate. Meanwhile, the total number of Takata driver and passenger front airbag inflator replacements completed is at more than 537,000 units, or an 89% completion ratio. All current models on sale are not affected by the recall.

  

  

  It is imperative that customers check to see if their vehicle is among those affected, and you can do so via Honda Malaysia’s dedicated website with your vehicle’s VIN number. Alternatively, you can also contact Honda Toll Free number at 1-800-88-2020. In its official release, the company also states:

  Honda Malaysia also appeals to affected Honda customers who have yet to have their affected Takata front airbag inflators replaced to do so urgently as it may deploy with excessive internal pressure when activated. The defective airbag inflator casing might rupture which may result in injury or fatality of the driver and passenger.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• UMW Toyota recalls 41k units of Vios, Camry, Corolla Altis, Yaris built from 2001-2013 over Takata airbags

  In Cars, Local News, Toyota / By Anthony Lim / 30 August 2019 10:25 am / 39 comments

  

  

  

  UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has announced a recall for approximately 41,000 Toyota vehicles for the replacement of the airbag inflator module in these vehicles. The vehicles involved were subjected to a previous Takata airbag inflator recall and repaired between 2014 and 2019, with the modules in a certain number of vehicles being replaced with a non-desiccated airbag inflator produced by Takata.

  Under the current recall, those airbag inflators will be replaced with a further improved airbag inflator component. The company says that the vehicles affected by the issue were manufactured from 2001 to 2013.

  Affected models are the Toyota Vios (produced from May 2003 to Aug 2007, and Sept 2007 to July 2013), Toyota Corolla Altis (produced from July 2001 to July 2007), Toyota Camry (produced from June 2002 to Dec 2005) and the Toyota Yaris (produced from Jan 2006 to Aug 2007).

  

  

  The company says it will officially notify all owners of affected vehicles to bring their cars in, adding that the replacement of the airbag inflator module will be carried out at no charge to the owners. Owners of the involved vehicles can contact any authorised Toyota service centre or call the Toyota Freephone at 1800-8-TOYOTA (869682).

  They can also visit Toyota’s Special Service Campaign webpage to check whether their vehicle is involved, doing so via the online Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) checker.

   

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• ETCM extends Takata airbag recall for Nissan Grand Livina, X-Gear, Navara D40 – 11,971 units affected

  In Cars, Local News, Nissan / By Gerard Lye / 14 August 2019 3:19 pm / 7 comments

  

  Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) and Tan Chong Ekspres Auto Servis Centre (TCEAS) have announced an extension to the recall campaign for potentially defective Takata passenger airbag inflator modules.

  Following an investigation conducted by Nissan Motor Company, the distributor says that 11,971 more units of the Grand Livina, X-Gear and Navara (D40) have been added to the recall list. An earlier recall was issued for these models back in January last year, where 98,216 units were involved.

  The company also states that the NP300 Navara, which was launched in Malaysia in November 2015, as well as other current Nissan models are not affected by this recall exercise.

  

  Customers of affected vehicles will be notified by letter and are advised to call the nearest TCEAS outlet to schedule an appointment. Selected outlets have extended operation hours and are now open 365 days a year, making it easier for customers to service their vehicles on weekends and public holidays, as well as to cope with the capacity for the recall work.

  For more information, customers can call Nissan’s customer care toll-free line at 1800-88-3838. All labour and replacements parts for the recall campaign will be at no cost to owners.

  

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  As at June 2019, TCEAS has replaced potentially defective Takata passenger airbag inflator modules on 99,760 Nissan vehicles, representing a 56% completion rate. ETCM and TCEAS are urging affected Nissan owners who have yet to undertake the replacement activity to do so as soon as possible.

  Given the potential change of vehicle ownership over the years, current owners should check to see if their Nissan vehicle is part of the recall campaign, which currently covers a number of models, as listed in the table above. You can also check if your vehicle is affected via Nissan Malaysia’s dedicated website by keying in your vehicle’s VIN number.

   

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• Honda Malaysia issues second recall for 9,998 units of the 2003-2007 Accord 2.0L – Takata driver airbag

  In Cars, Honda, Local News / By Anthony Lim / 25 April 2019 1:49 pm / 7 comments

  

  Honda Malaysia (HMSB) has issued a recall for 9,998 units of the Accord 2.0L for a second replacement of the Takata driver front airbag inflator as a preventive measure. The affected units are 2003 to 2007 model year vehicles, and the model was previously part of a recall issued in 2015.

  The company believes this second recall is necessary as a precautionary action and urges affected customers to replace the defective Takata driver front airbag inflator as soon as possible. The replacement work will be done free of charge, with the cost of the replacement being borne by the company.

  Affected customers will receive notification letters from Honda Malaysia with the details of this product recall and stock availability. It said stock of the replacement will be available in stages and the company is doing its utmost best to ensure 100% stock availability in the shortest period of time.

  

  

  The company urges Honda customers who have yet to have their affected Takata front airbag inflators replaced to do so without delay as it may deploy with excessive internal pressure when activated. The defective airbag inflator casing might rupture which may result in injury or fatality of the driver and passenger.

  The company said at present, there have been no crashes or injuries reported in Malaysia related to the Takata driver front airbag inflator in the 2003-2007 MY Accord 2.0L. It added that all its current selling models are not affected by the recall.

  As of April 21, 2019, HMSB says it has completed more than 243,720 units of Takata driver front airbag inflator replacements, which translates to a 92% completion ratio. The total number of Takata driver and passenger front airbag inflator replacements completed is at more than 527,480 units, or an 89% completion ratio.

  Vehicle owners can check their vehicles’ recall status here or by calling the Honda Toll Free number at 1-800-88-2020.

   

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• Proton Perdana recalled for potentially faulty Takata airbag inflators in Malaysia – 6,432 cars affected

  In Cars, Local News, Proton / By Gerard Lye / 17 January 2019 4:22 pm / 47 comments

  

  Proton has announced a recall for the Proton Perdana in order to replace potentially faulty Takata passenger airbag inflators. The recall involves 6,432 cars that were built from 2012 to the end of August 2018, and affected customers will be notified.

  In an official release, the national carmaker said the recall is a precautionary measure as the second-generation Perdana (including the pre-facelift model) is based on the Honda Accord, which is also involved in the global Takata service fix.

  No other Proton models are affected by this recall as a different vendor supplies the airbags used in them, the company noted.

  

  “The safety of our owners is of the utmost importance to Proton. All Proton Perdana owners will be informed of the matter and are advised to call our designated service centres to book an appointment for the replacement of the passenger airbag in their cars,” said Datuk Radzaif Mohamed, deputy CEO of Proton.

  “Cars built after August 31, 2018 are unaffected by the service fix while replacement of the inflator will take approximately one hour and will be performed free of charge,” he added.

   

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