Pending Takata Recalls Affect Thousands of Vehicles

takata recalls — Thousands of Takata recalls are still pending as Cyprus’s road transport department (TOM) reported that over half of the 81,000 vehicles affected have been fitted with replacement airbags. As of last week, 33,000 vehicles remain without the necessary repairs.

• He emphasised that failure to comply within the specified timeframe would result in automatic removal of the vehicles from circulation, highlighting the urgency of the situation for those affected.

The figures provided by TOM indicate that the recall process has been slower than anticipated due to the summer holidays, which delayed updates. Among the vehicles still awaiting replacement, 5,000 have been immobilised, rendering them inoperable on the roads. Additionally, 2,000 vehicles have been withdrawn from circulation, which has slightly reduced the number of cars that need urgent attention before the upcoming October deadline.

In a proactive move, TOM has announced that 15,000 more cars have recently been recalled for the same faulty airbag issue. Owners of these vehicles will have eight months from the notification date to arrange for the necessary repairs to avoid their cars being placed out of circulation.

TOM has assured that protocols are in place to manage these recalls efficiently, prioritising the immobilised vehicles and those on the initial list due to the approaching deadline. According to TOM, regular updates are received from the involved companies regarding the implementation rates of the recalls.

Reports from the Cyprus News Agency suggest that several service providers have available slots for repairs, and TOM is encouraging affected car owners to make appointments as soon as possible. Marios Hadjigeorgiou, a TOM officer, reiterated the importance of prompt action during an interview on CyBC radio, urging owners to address the recalls swiftly to avoid complications.

He emphasised that failure to comply within the specified timeframe would result in automatic removal of the vehicles from circulation, highlighting the urgency of the situation for those affected.