More than 33,000 vehicles are still affected by Takata airbag recalls in Cyprus, according to data released by the Department of Road Transport (TOM).
From the initial list of 81,000 cars recalled due to faulty Takata airbags, around 33,000 vehicles remain unrepaired. However, TOM clarified that this figure includes 5,000 immobilised vehicles and 2,000 deregistered ones, meaning the true number still pending repair before the early October deadline is lower.
In the meantime, a further 15,000 vehicles have since been added to the recall list for the same defect. Owners of these cars have eight months from notification to have repairs completed. TOM confirmed that repair work has already begun for these vehicles, but priority is given to immobilised cars and those on the original list, as their deadline comes sooner.
TOM said it receives regular updates from vehicle companies on the progress of the repairs. Several companies have available service appointments, and authorities are urging any owners who have not yet responded to the recall to do so immediately.
The Takata airbag recalls Cyprus are part of a global effort to address one of the largest and most serious vehicle safety defects in history. Faulty Takata airbags have been linked to dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries worldwide, making timely repairs essential.
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