Stop drive warning for hundreds of Western Australian vehicles
Car manufacturers have warned there are hundreds of vehicle owners in Western Australia who should stop driving their vehicles immediately because of high-risk faulty Takata airbags.
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ACT vehicles with critical airbags must not be driven
Car manufacturers have warned there are vehicle owners in the ACT who should stop driving their vehicles immediately because of high-risk faulty Takata airbags.
Tasmanian vehicles with critical airbags must not be driven
Car manufacturers have warned there are vehicle owners in Tasmania who should stop driving their vehicles immediately because of high-risk faulty Takata airbags.
Northern Territory vehicles with critical airbags must not be driven
Car manufacturers have warned there are vehicle owners in the Northern Territory who should stop driving their vehicles immediately because of high-risk faulty Takata airbags.
Stop drive warning for hundreds of NSW vehicles
Car manufacturers have warned there are hundreds of vehicle owners in New South Wales who should stop driving their vehicles immediately because of high-risk faulty Takata airbags.
Stop drive warning for hundreds of Queensland vehicles
Car manufacturers have warned there are hundreds of vehicle owners in Queensland who should stop driving their vehicles immediately because of high-risk faulty Takata airbags.
Stop drive warning for hundreds of South Australian vehicles
Car manufacturers have warned there are vehicle owners in South Australia who should stop driving their vehicles immediately because of high-risk faulty Takata airbags.
Stop drive warning for hundreds of Victorian vehicles
Car manufacturers have warned there are hundreds of vehicle owners in Victoria who should stop driving their vehicles immediately because of high-risk faulty Takata airbags.
Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries releases new vehicle sales results for April 2020
New vehicle sales in the Australian market for the month of April 2020 were today announced by Tony Weber, chief executive of the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI).
“A total of 38,926 sales were recorded for the month. This figure represents a fall of 48.
Non-genuine parts risking chassis safety
Testing by Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) initiative Genuine is Best has found non-genuine utility tray bodies can cause significant damage to the original vehicle and compromise its safety.
Dealerships across Australia are open to provide sales and servicing facilities for consumers
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the peak body for the automotive industry in Australia, has advised that many vehicle and motorcycle dealerships across Australia are currently open for business, despite the impact of the COVID-19 virus.
Australian automotive industry urges motorists to upgrade vehicle hygiene practices
Australian motoring industry peak body, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), has urged drivers to upgrade vehicle hygiene practices to help minimise the risk of spreading COVID-19.
New motorcycle figures for Quarter One, 2020
Data released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) revealed 17,977 motorcycles, ATVs and scooters were sold during the first three months of 2020, compared with 18,438 for the same period in 2019. This represents a 2.5 per cent decline in the market.
FCAI releases March 2020 new vehicle sales figures
FCAI releases March 2020 new vehicle sales figures
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the peak body for the automotive industry, has today announced new vehicle sales figures for the month of March 2020.
Vehicle dealerships are open for urgent Takata airbag repairs
Car manufacturers have reminded vehicle owners that dealerships are open and ready to complete the rectification of faulty Takata airbags.
A faulty Takata airbag has the potential to seriously injure, or even kill, vehicle drivers and passengers.
Australia’s automotive brands and dealer network operations remain open
Following the announcements by the Australian governments of further restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has advised that automotive brands and their dealer networks will remain open to provide sales and service support to customers.
Takata website reaches 10 million
Australians have now made more than 10 million vehicle checks on the automotive industry’s Takata Airbag recall website www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au
Of these, more than 1.64 million vehicles have been found to be equipped with faulty airbag inflators.
New vehicle sales figures for February 2020 released
New vehicle sales figures for the month of February 2020 were today released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI).
According to the FCAI, a total of 79,940 new vehicles were sold during February, the second month in which the updated VFACTS reporting system was utilised.
Thousands of Australian Capital Territory families at risk from faulty Takata airbags
Car manufacturers have warned the safety of thousands of ACT families may be at serious risk because of faulty Takata airbags.
The manufacturers fear partners and children of vehicle owners are being exposed to danger when travelling in vehicles that still carry the faulty airbags.
Thousands of Western Australian families at risk from faulty Takata airbags
Car manufacturers have warned the safety of thousands of Western Australian families may be at serious risk because of faulty Takata airbags.
Thousands of Victorian families at risk from faulty Takata airbags
Car manufacturers have warned the safety of thousands of Victorian families may be at serious risk because of faulty Takata airbags.
The manufacturers fear partners and children of vehicle owners are being exposed to danger when travelling in vehicles that still carry the faulty airbags.
Thousands of Tasmanian families at risk from faulty Takata airbags
Car manufacturers have warned the safety of thousands of Tasmanian families may be at serious risk because of faulty Takata airbags.
The manufacturers fear partners and children of vehicle owners are being exposed to danger when travelling in vehicles that still carry the faulty airbags.
Thousands of South Australian families at risk from faulty Takata airbags
Car manufacturers have warned the safety of thousands of South Australian families may be at serious risk because of faulty Takata airbags.
The manufacturers fear partners and children of vehicle owners are being exposed to danger when travelling in vehicles that still carry the faulty airbags.
Thousands of Queensland families at risk from faulty Takata airbags
Car manufacturers have warned the safety of thousands of Queensland families may be at serious risk because of faulty Takata airbags.
The manufacturers fear partners and children of vehicle owners are being exposed to danger when travelling in vehicles that still carry the faulty airbags.