Since 2016, at least 15 people, including 14 overseas, have been killed by their defective airbag manufactured by Japanese equipment manufacturer Takata. A campaign has been launched to recall vehicles for free airbag replacement. Polynesia is concerned.
“For no reason, the airbag went off. I found myself in a bloodbath. I didn’t understand what was there. A piece of the airbag hit me in the jaw and knocked out 16 teeth, gums and destroyed my left ear.“Pascal is not the only one in Reunion and Overseas to be the victim of an accident of this kind. 14 overseas residents died after their airbag was triggered unexpectedly.
With heat and humidity, the metal capsule used to inflate the airbag explodes and the consequences are serious. Since Wednesday, an information campaign has been launched overseas. Takata airbags should be changed immediately. This equipment was installed on 18 brands of cars built between 1998 and 2019.
-In French Polynesia, thousands of vehicles are affected by defective airbags manufactured by Japanese equipment Takata. A website is now open to check if your vehicle is affected: ecologie.gouv.fr/rappel-airbag-takata. Simply enter the number in the type series, appearing on the registration document or on the windshield.
If you are concerned, contact your mechanic who will replace the defective airbags free of charge and unconditionally. The operation only immobilizes the vehicle for half a day at most.
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