51,000 vehicles have not been inspected, Takata airbag inflators replaced
According to the National Competition Committee (Ministry of Industry and Trade), citing data from the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA), the Takata airbag recall program is one of the largest vehicle safety recall campaigns in the world.
In Vietnam, about 137,000 vehicles are affected. To date, more than 86,000 vehicles have been inspected and replaced with airbag inflators, reaching over 60%. Thus, there are currently about 51,000 vehicles that have not been inspected.
VAMA said that many countries have recorded accidents related to Takata airbag inflators. On affected vehicles, moisture can penetrate the airbag inflator over time. When airbags are activated in a collision, excessive pressure can cause the airbag inflator to crack, causing metal fragments that have pierced through the airbags to burst, posing a risk of serious injury to passengers.
Below is information on cars affected in Vietnam:
The National Competition Commission recommends that car owners promptly check vehicle information and contact the manufacturer or authorized dealer to be inspected and replaced the Takata airbag inflator for free. Timely repairs help ensure safety for users and accompanying passengers.
Car manufacturers promote free replacement of Takata airbags
According to Lao Dong's records, currently car manufacturers are still actively and continuously implementing programs to inspect and replace Takata airbags for free on vehicles affected.
In particular, Thang Long Ford (authorized dealer of Ford Vietnam) said that some Ford car models in Vietnam that need to be inspected and replaced for free include: Ford Ranger (2003 - 2011); Ford Everest (2005 – 2013); Ford Mondeo (2008 – 2009).
Because the car may have been owned by many owners, Thang Long Ford cannot contact customers directly, however, the dealer is willing to check and replace new spare parts completely free of charge.
Customers can access the website of Ford Vietnam to enter the chassis number to check if the car is in the recall category or not.
Mitsubishi Motors Vietnam said it is coordinating with authorized distributors to continue implementing the program of recalling, inspecting and replacing airbag inflators free of charge for Mitsubishi Pajero (produced from 2007 – 2017); Mitsubishi Zinger (produced from 04.09.2008 to 17.10.2012); Mitsubishi Triton (produced from 2009 to 2015).
Toyota is also promoting the Takata airbag recall program through official dealers. For example, Toyota Cam Pha (Quang Ninh), this dealer guides car owners to check with VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) on the company's website; or contact the customer care unit.
Toyota car models affected in Vietnam include: Vios (2004 - 2013), Yaris (2004 - 2013), Corolla Altis (2004 - 2013), Lexus GX460 (2004 - 2013).
According to Mercedes-Benz Vietnam (MBV), on some Mercedes-Benz C200 BLUE EFFICIENCY, C250 BLUE EFFICIENCY, C300 (W204 type) and GLK 250 4MATIC, GLK 220 CDI 4MATIC, GLK 300 4MATIC (X204 type) cars manufactured and assembled by Mercedes-Benz Vietnam in the period from 05.2011 - 07.2015 are on the list of affected cars that need to be recalled for inspection and free replacement of the front airbags of passenger seats next to the driver.
Some Mercedes-Benz C200 CGI, C200K, C230, C250 CGI, C300 (type number W204), E300 (type number W212) and GLK 280 4MATIC, GLK 300 4MATIC (type number X204) cars manufactured and assembled by MBV from August 2007 to August 2012. And Mercedes-Benz car numbers A170, A200 (type number 169), GL450 4MATIC, ML350 4MATIC (type number 164), R280, R300, R350, R500 4MATIC (type number 251), E350 (type number W212), C200 CGI (W204) imported and distributed by MBV from 12.2004 - 02.2012 need to be recalled for inspection and free replacement of steering wheel airbag assembly, front passenger seat airbag assembly.
According to MBV, up to now, MBV has not received any reports related to the described fault file related to Takata airbags occurring on MBV models (both imported and domestically assembled).
