More than half a million Australian cars could be recalled to have replacement parts fitted due to a deadly airbag fault which is already resulted in six deaths overseas.
An airbag defect that sprays shrapnel on impact has killed six people overseas.
Last week Japanese company Takata announced more than 100,000 Australian cars would be affected, but last night admitted the problem is much worse that it first thought.
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Although the list could easily grow, at the moment the list of models recalled is:
Takata airbags recall
Chrysler 300C sedan 2006 to 2007
Honda Jazz 2004 to 2009
Honda Accord Euro 2004 to 2007
Honda CR-V 2002 to 2008
Honda Civic 2004 to 2005
Nissan N16 Pulsar
Nissan D22 Navara
Nissan Y61 Patrol
Nissan T30 X-TRAIL
Nissan A33 Maxima
Toyota Echo 2003 to 2005
Toyota RAV4 2003 to 2005
Toyota Corolla 2003 to 2007
Toyota Yaris 2005 to 2007
Toyota Avensis 2003 to 2007
If you are concerned please check the following government websiterecalls.gov.au.
