VIA working with the MIA on airbag recall

Minister of Consumer Affairs Kris Faafoi has now announced a mandatory recall for at-risk (alpha type) Takata airbag inflators.

VIA will meet with the MIA and new vehicle distributors on Wednesday 11 April, to agree the process and terms for managing replacement of recalled airbags in used imports.  Both groups will then convene with MBIE's working group on Thursday 12 April, so that the proposed measures can be approved by the Government. According to current data, there are 68,116 imported used vehicles with the alpha type inflator in New Zealand. While 22,494 vehicles have had the inflator replaced, another 45,622 are still to be completed. VIA will continue to communicate all developments to our members as they arise. For any questions, please contact VIA Technical Manager Malcolm Yorston on 0800 VIA VIA (842 842) or email technical@via.org.nz.