SPARTANBURG, SC – The Takata airbag recall isn’t new, but it may be to you if you haven’t checked your car against the updated list.
James Allen’s 2007 Chevy Silverado and Tamara Scruggs’ 2011 Toyota Corolla were both on the recall list, but neither had any idea.
They say they never received a notice, but just this past week, Olin Sansbury did, and was surprised to read this:
“Honda suggests that you avoid having a passenger sit in the front passenger’s seat until the recall repair has been performed.”
Sansbury stated “This is very important because it’s something that can kill you.”
More than 20 car manufacturers are affected, 24 million vehicles, and similar notices have gone out.
One from Toyota has the same warning “Until the remedy becomes available, avoid operating the vehicle with a passenger in the front seat.”
But the problem is that the fix isn’t ready for all models.
“Why does it take so long, if you know the problem is there?” Sansbury asked.
We talked with Toyota spokesperson Victor Vanov who says “There’s only a limited amount of suppliers to provide the remedy, and when it affects the whole industry, the ramp-up is slow and steady.”
So what can you do until then? Some manufacturers say they will offer a loaner car on by case basis. Just ask your dealer.
If that’s not an option, you might be like Sansbury who is stuck with this scenario for at least a little while:
“I guess I can ride around with my wife in the backseat, but that’s a little unusual.”
You can check to see if your car is on the recall list by clicking here.
