VIA releases recall priority list

With the mandatory recall now in effect, the manufacturers’ distributors are under intensive pressure to fulfil a large number of alpha-type recalls.

VIA, (the Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association), has outlined an "order of priority" list for distributors.

- Vehicles that were sold NZ-new

Distributors will already have procured the replacement inflators for these vehicles, sent letters to individual owners, and allocated the individual inflators for these vehicles.

- Used imports that are now registered and in NZ's fleet

Inflators will be allocated to individual vehicles, if the distributor has either procured replacement parts for these vehicles or is in the process of doing so.
Owners will be notified when replacement parts are available.

- Unregistered or uncomplied vehicles

These are currently lowest priority, as the distributors have no way of knowing which vehicles are coming into the country, and therefore cannot allocate parts.

It is critically important that all recalls are actioned in their country of origin (before de-registration), and closed out by the manufacturer before shipping.

For any questions, please contact VIA Technical Manager Malcolm Yorston on 0800 VIA VIA (842 842) or email technical@via.org.nz.