US consumers have filed a lawsuit with a US District Court in Florida in what is believed to be the first in the US to seek class-action status on behalf of consumers nationwide. This could subject Takata to a larger payout in a trial or settlement than if vehicle owners were forced to sue individually - EPA Photo.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has issued a consumer advisory on the faulty Takata airbag inflator recall issue.
The trade body had on Friday urged owners of affected vehicle models who had yet to get their airbag inflators replaced to contact the distributors of the vehicles immediately.
The MAA said the owners of the affected cars would receive free repairs.
It also provided a full list of the current recalls undertaken by MAA member companies, including the affected models and toll free numbers.
The MAA said the Bermaz Motor Trading Sdn Bhd's toll freee number is 1800 22 8080 and website is http://mazda.com.my/Community/takata-announcement.aspx?check=community
The affected models are Mazda2 (DE) 2010-2014; BT-50 (UN) 2004-2011; CX-9 (TB) 2007-2012. Mazda6 (GH) 2007-2009; Mazda6 (GG) 2003-2007; RX-8 (FE) 2008-2011 and CX-7 (ER) 2006.
Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd's toll free number is 1800-88-3838 while its website is http://servicecampaign.nissan.com.my/
The affected models are Sentra N16 (June 2000-Dec 2012); X-Trail T30 (May 2002-Dec 2012); Liberty M12 (2003); Teana J31 (Aug-Sept 2004) and Frontier D22 (July 2004 - Dec 2012).
The others are Grand Livina L10 (July 2007 - Oct 2013); Navara D40 (2007-2014); Latio C11 (June 2007-Oct 2014), X-Gear L10 (Nov 2010-Oct 2013).
The MAA said all current selling models were not affected.
Honda Malaysia Sdn Bhd's toll free number is 1-800-88-2020 and the website is /https://productrecall.honda.com.my/
The affected models are Accord (Year Model 2003–2012); City (Year Model 2003–2013); Civic (Year Model 2001–2011); Civic Hybrid (Year Model 2003 & 2007–2012).
The others are CR-V (Year Model 2002–2011 & 2013); Freed (Year Model 2009–2012); Insight (Year Model 2011–2013); Jazz (Year Model 2003-2007 & 2009-2013) ; Jazz Hybrid (Year Model 2012-2013); Odyssey (Year Model 2004-2008); Stream (Year Model 2003-2005 & 2007-2013); Civic Type R (Year Model 2007-2008 & 2010).
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia Sdn Bhd's toll free number is 1800-18-6611 and website is http://mitsubishi-motors.com.my/field-fix-campaignThe affected models are Lancer (2004 – 2006) and Triton (2006 – 2014).
TC Subaru Sdn Bhd's contact number is 03-79526116 and its website is.http://www.subaru.asia/my/en/owners/aftersales/?pg=recall The affected models are Impreza/ WRX (2004-2011); Legacy/Outback (2010-2014) and Forester (2009-2012).
UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd's Toyota Freephone is 1800-8-TOYOTA (869682) and the website is https://toyota.com.my/aftersales-services/special-service-campaigns The affected models are Alphard (2008 – 2012); Camry (2002 – 2005); Corolla Altis (2001 – 2012); Vios (2003 - 2012); Yards (2005 – 2012) and RAV4 (2003 – 2005).
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