Thought I could bypass the b.s and buy the part myself. Apparently parts simply aren't available to anyone, any where any how. But some success. Because I have contacted the dealership, they said they'll now deal with it and have asked their parts department to go ahead and order the part directly, which should bump me to the head of the queue apparently. So perhaps some progress.
ianab,
Jul 20, 12:25am
I would think the issue is the airbag you need hasn't actually been made yet. Not sure how many million they need to replace, but it's taking time to make that many new ones.
But while you wait, the risk is very small. I don't think anyone in NZ has even been injured by a faulty air bag (yet). You would still be safer with the old airbag than having none at all.
jason_247,
Jul 21, 9:59pm
They only had issue with passenger airbags so they are fine to drive. if you are concerned put any passengers in the back seat.
Its getting blown up by the media in all honesty.
22 people have died from takata airbags. and there are over 100 million cars effected. so it not one in a million. its one in 4.5million.
As far as part availability. it has effected 15 years of production. takata are still making airbags for new cars. so if they double their production it will still take 15 years to catch up on all the old stock.
fordcrzy,
Jul 22, 9:17am
so we are looking at buying a runabout from a dealer. should the airbag have been done?(2006ish toyota wish)
friendly_prawn,
Jul 22, 8:21pm
Awesome for clearing that up. Problemo solved.
intrade,
Nov 17, 3:11am
29 i dont think takata is making any airbags its the they be onehanglow branded now. link dont works just google it Japanese airbag maker Takata files for bankruptcy Move clears way for $1.6bn takeover of company’s core assets by Chinese-owned KSS
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