Vehicle recalls due to defective TAKATA airbags continue throughout Cyprus—an issue that, it seems, is far from over, as the process is still ongoing.
In a recent update on November 2, the TOM it announced a list of 52 new vehicles from various manufacturers equipped with the defective airbags, and owners have been notified via SMS.
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On the Alpha News program, TOM Senior Official Joseph Miltiades, speaking on the “Alpha Enimerosi” program, noting that these specific vehicles were identified as part of the process of informing the manufacturer’s dealers about new vehicle registrations.
In addition, he said, this list also includes vehicles that the manufacturer has now added to its recalls.
Regarding the legal framework, Mr. Militiadous reminded that, as of the date of notification, owners are required to replace the airbags within 8 months, unless the manufacturer provides different instructions requiring replacement within a period shorter than 8 months. Once the eight-month period has elapsed, if the owner has not replaced the airbags, the certificate of roadworthiness will be suspended and the vehicle will be prohibited from being driven.
In terms of statistics, a total of 103,000 vehicles equipped with TAKATA airbags have been identified in Cyprus to date and are subject to the recall. Of these, corrective measures are pending for 2,700 vehicles, and for 1,000 of those, the replacement deadline has passed; consequently, their roadworthiness certificates have been suspended, andthe Police have been notified accordingly. The total number of vehicles with TAKATA airbags also includes deregistered cars. In total, however, airbags have been replaced in 80,000 cars across Cyprus.
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