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Thousands of New South Wales families at risk from faulty Takata airbags
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Car manufacturers have warned the safety of thousands of New South Wales 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.

Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive Tony Weber said thousands of vehicles throughout the state are still affected by the Takata airbag recall.

“Car manufacturers have replaced more than 1.07 million faulty airbags in New South Wales, which represents more than 92 per cent of affected airbags.

“But we still have 90,432 faulty airbags on the road in New South Wales that require urgent replacement. This includes 3,308 of the highly dangerous Alpha and critical airbags,” Mr Weber said.

“They all have the potential to seriously injure or kill vehicle occupants and they all need to be replaced immediately,” he continued.

“Owners of vehicles with faulty airbags need to understand the real danger to anybody who rides in their car and stop exposing themselves, their families and their friends to unnecessary risk.

“We urge all motorists to act now to ensure the safety of your loved ones. Don’t risk the unnecessary death or serious injury of your family.”

Vehicle owners should check the recall status of their vehicles by using the automotive industry’s Takata airbag recall website www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au and by taking prompt action to arrange for the free rectification of any affected vehicles.

“It’s a very simple check. Just go to the website and enter your vehicle’s registration number and state or territory. You can also check by texting TAKATA to 0487 AIRBAG (247 224),” Mr Weber said.