Road Transport Department Director George Louca on Tuesday urged owners of vehicles affected by the Takata airbag recall to contact their dealers immediately for replacement parts ordering.
The announcement follows transport minister’s recall orders issued Monday, affecting approximately 82,000 vehicles across the island.
The department has sent SMS notifications to registered owners with updated contact information, directing them to dealerships for parts ordering and eventual replacement scheduling.
“Owners shouldn’t wait for dealer letters. They should initiate contact now to place orders and secure appointments once parts arrive”, Louca told CyBC.
Addressing concerns about bulk ordering, Louca explained manufacturers would only reimburse replacements for vehicles that actually undergo the repair procedure.
Vehicle owners who haven’t received SMS notifications due to outdated contact information can check published recall lists to determine if their vehicles are affected. Others will receive postal notifications from dealers.
The transport department has established an online portal for contact information updates, accessible through both their website’s SMS registration section and vehicle licence renewal platform.
Owners who received recall notifications for potentially unaffected vehicles can contact the department at [email protected] for verification.
Police will conduct enforcement measures following owner notifications, with compliance becoming a matter of personal responsibility, Louca said.
Those who have already replaced their airbags but received recall notices will be removed from the list in subsequent updates, provided they have documentation of the replacement.
The director indicated additional vehicle models might be included in future recall notices, urging public patience during the replacement process.
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