Did you hear about the Takata airbag recall? About 33.8 million cars were installed with the Takata airbags. Some of these airbags can deploy explosively which could severely injure someone and in some instances kill them.
TV news said you could go to safercar.gov and type in your car's VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) which is supposed to be located near the windshield wiper. That would tell you if you have a car that needs to have its airbag recalled.
I checked ConsumerReports.org and learned that "The airbags, made by major parts supplier Takata, were installed in cars from model year 2002 through 2008."
Phew! Our Honda van was bought in 1999 and our Prius is 2010.
You might want to check your car if it is a Model Year 2002-2008.
Good luck!
POSTSCRIPT:
I did hear last night that what Mage said in comments is sadly true:
TV news said you could go to safercar.gov and type in your car's VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) which is supposed to be located near the windshield wiper. That would tell you if you have a car that needs to have its airbag recalled.
Phew! Our Honda van was bought in 1999 and our Prius is 2010.
You might want to check your car if it is a Model Year 2002-2008.
Good luck!
POSTSCRIPT:
I did hear last night that what Mage said in comments is sadly true:
The truck is too old. Our Toyota, Myrtle, is the right age but not listed yet. Yesterday they announced that everyone who has had their airbag replaced, has to do it again. No one is happy.
http://blog.caranddriver.com/massive-takata-airbag-recall-everything-you-need-to-know-including-full-list-of-affected-vehicles/
Car and driver has this article on the subject. Check the updates. I just keep waiting for Myrtle to be recalled.
I already had both airbags replaced in my Honda 2001 last year. I guess they were already aware of it, but not all of them that were affected. I received a letter in the mail and I'm glad I took care of it back then. It must be pretty busy in that department right now. :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the Consumer Reports link. My 2008 Subaru is not in the recall!
ReplyDeleteThe truck is too old. Our Toyota, Myrtle, is the right age but not listed yet. Yesterday they announced that everyone who has had their airbag replaced, has to do it again. No one is happy.
ReplyDeletehttp://blog.caranddriver.com/massive-takata-airbag-recall-everything-you-need-to-know-including-full-list-of-affected-vehicles/
Car and driver has this article on the subject. Check the updates. I just keep waiting for Myrtle to be recalled.
Mine is a 2000 buick century
ReplyDeletesometimes we will get a letter if our car had something recalled.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could just find a list somewhere and gain peace of mind. I think I'm okay. Thanks for the info.
ReplyDeleteI was aware of the recall but had not heard which vehicle years were involved. Both of our cars are too old, by one year. So thanks for the information.
ReplyDeleteMyrtle? How funny. I need to check out the website, as I haven't done that as yet.
ReplyDeleteMy car is too old..... I guess that is a good thing as far as this is concerned..
ReplyDeleteAnother thing to fear and fix!
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I hope our cars are not affected...will find out in about 2 weeks. Really scary!
ReplyDeleteAt least they are being recalled. Such a mess. Shameful, these big businesses, not admitting guilt sooner.
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