Air bag recall

[Terry Barr]

Has there been any more action on the airbag recall?

[Flytvr]

Nope, I've heard nowt. Was supposed to happen April 2017 LOL

[emjay82]

Nope.... luckily it's not a serious fault .....'defective inflator and propellent devices that may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, shooting metal fragments into vehicle occupants'.

Takata have just filed for bankruptcy...

[Big Rat]

@emjay82 I think you will find that Toyota and others are bailing them out they have little choice I would imagine.

Big Rat

[emjay82]

4 minutes ago, Big Rat said:

@emjay82 I think you will find that Toyota and others are bailing them out they have little choice I would imagine.

Big Rat

True. But I've heard Lexus are going to bypass Takata with a little optional extra.....

[Flytvr]

Lexus / Toyboata are playing with fire.

[DAW]

Haven't heard a thing either. Not good at all!!

[Big Rat]

1 hour ago, emjay82 said:

True. But I've heard Lexus are going to bypass Takata with a little optional extra.....

@emjay82 That's all very well matey but what protection are you going to use in the day time........ think about it 😏

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[emjay82]

1 hour ago, Big Rat said:

@emjay82 That's all very well matey but what protection are you going to use in the day time........ think about it 😏

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I get you 🐀 😉. Personally I like the F Sport option.... Gives protection from the Takata shrapnel but retains agility and performance.... 👍 

 

 

[Big Rat]

@emjay82 Mark no no you have it wrong it's the passenger side that's the issue so I've been out to the garage and knocked up a little outfit for this young lady......

She finds it a little cold 😊

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[Chuckie478]

Wonder whether this is anything to do with it

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40401471

[emjay82]

6 minutes ago, Chuckie478 said:

Wonder whether this is anything to do with it

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40401471

All joking aside, 17 deaths is absolutely shocking and the time taken to resolve this 

[dougie175]

2 minutes ago, emjay82 said:

All joking aside, 17 deaths is absolutely shocking and the time taken to resolve this 

 Exactly and this is apparently a voluntary recall not a safety recall! Seems pretty safety related to me!

[Flytvr]

I agree.

But, what can we do about it?

[dougie175]

9 minutes ago, Flytvr said:

I agree.

But, what can we do about it?

 Absolutely nothing as far as i know but it just seems wrong

[Big Rat]

10 hours ago, emjay82 said:

All joking aside, 17 deaths is absolutely shocking and the time taken to resolve this 

@emjay82 That is appalling, have to read a bit more on this. I see that @Linas.P has a one man campaign idea over on another forum.

Big Rat

[Flytvr]

Just now, Big Rat said:

@emjay82 That is appalling, have to read a bit more on this. I see that @Linas.P has a one man campaign idea over on another forum.

Big Rat

Lexus shouldn't be allowed to just sweep this under the table

[dougie175]

Yeah it does seem like the danger of this is being played down a lot making it a voluntary recall, I'm not sure if the airbags I have in my specific car for example are as dangerous as the ones that caused death and Lexus know this so they are not as worried but either some sort of re-assurance or saying yes this is dangerous at least we would know.

 

[Linas.P]

12 hours ago, Big Rat said:

@emjay82 Mark no no you have it wrong it's the passenger side that's the issue so I've been out to the garage and knocked up a little outfit for this young lady......

She finds it a little cold 😊

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I believe that is wasted effort - after shrapnel from airbag the lady would look similar, so theoretically you can have her naked in the car if the outfit in the picture is what yo are after.

[Big Rat]

22 minutes ago, Linas.P said:

I believe that is wasted effort - after shrapnel from airbag the lady would look similar, so theoretical you can have her naked in the car if the outfit in the picture is what yo are after.

Oh no not at my age 😳

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[Linas.P]

1 hour ago, dougie175 said:

Yeah it does seem like the danger of this is being played down a lot making it a voluntary recall, I'm not sure if the airbags I have in my specific car for example are as dangerous as the ones that caused death and Lexus know this so they are not as worried but either some sort of re-assurance or saying yes this is dangerous at least we would know. 

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Well it states "voluntary or safety" in confirmation page...

[dougie175]

Just now, Linas.P said:

Well it states "voluntary or safety" in confirmation page...

Both cant be treated as the same thing though when it comes to requirements and time to complete the recall

[Linas.P]

Yes... I guess their point is - "call us at the number provided to confirm whenever it is voluntary or safety related". The problem is that even after confirm it is indeed safety they still treat it as voluntary.

BTW: the number provided is no longer in use, you should dial 0845 129 5484

[dougie175]

That's the issue they cant treat it as voluntary if it is safety related they are 2 very different recalls.

[Linas.P]

... I understand that, the point I am trying to make is that recall check site states you have either one or another and you should call to confirm. The problem that when after confirming the spokesperson doesn't treat it with relevant care (or be that Lexus UK as the whole)