Airbag recall: What to do if your car is affected
More than two million cars fitted with defective airbags will need to be fixed in one of the largest recalls in Australian history.
The devices have been linked to 23 deaths around the world including one in Australia.
So if you've found your vehicle on the recall list, what should you do next?
Contact your manufacturer
Get in touch with your manufacturer or dealership as soon as possible to make an appointment to have the airbag replaced.
The ACCC also recommends making sure your supplier has your correct details so you can receive all relevant information regarding the recall.
Will it cost anything?
You will not be charged for the replacement airbag.
If you are charged for the part or are not provided with an alternate mode of transport, contact the ACCC.
The recall does not make your vehicle unroadworthy or unregisterable.
What you are entitled to
Under a compulsory recall, if you feel like your car is unsafe to drive, you can contact your manufacturer and ask for your vehicle to be towed.
You can request a hire car when you drop your car off at the dealership, and if parts aren't available at the time of your appointment, you are entitled to a loan car until your own vehicle is fixed.
What you should NOT do
Do not disconnect your airbag. According to the ACCC, if you are involved in an accident, it is far more likely that your airbag will work correctly than misdeploy and cause you harm.
A disconnected airbag will mean your vehicle is unroadworthy.
Do not attempt to replace the airbags yourself. Airbags contain explosive materials and can be dangerous to handle.
Global recall largest in automotive history
The global recall has affected 100 million vehicles worldwide, making it the largest in history.
Four million cars across Australia have been affected:
2.7 million were voluntarily recalled at the end of 2017. Of those, 1.7 million had their airbags replaced, leaving one million cars still affected.
An additional 1.3 million have been captured under the latest compulsary recall, meaning there are still 2.3 million vehicles with defective airbags on the road.
