Takata Airbag Recall Expands to Over 30 Car Brands and 200 Models

Faulty airbags linked to 12 deaths in France prompt urgent recalls for vehicles manufactured between 1998 and 2019.

• The defective Takata airbags, which can degrade in hot and humid climates, have been linked to 12 deaths in France, including one in mainland France and 11 in overseas territories.
• Over 30 car manufacturers, including Citroën, Volkswagen, BMW, and Toyota, are recalling vehicles built between 1998 and 2019 equipped with Takata airbags.
• Citroën has advised 237,000 owners of C3 and DS3 models in northern France to stop driving their cars until the airbags are replaced.
• The recalls are free of charge, with repairs typically taking less than half a day to complete, and affected owners are urged to act immediately.
• Authorities have provided updated lists of affected models and recommend vehicle owners check their VIN to confirm if their car is impacted.

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