Mazda’s Cyprus distributor has announced a recall of passenger-side airbags in used Mazda Demio vehicles imported from non-EU countries, following a safety alert from the manufacturer.
Geo Pavlides Automotive, the official Mazda distributor in Cyprus, said the recall affects vehicles fitted with Takata passenger airbags that were imported as used cars without EU type approval. The affected vehicles are listed on the Department of Road Transport’s website.
The recall applies to Mazda Demio models that were either actively licensed or registered as immobilised as of 14 November 2024.
The company has advised owners of affected vehicles to contact Geo Pavlides Automotive for replacement of the airbags. Additional information regarding other potential recalls, including driver-side airbags, is expected to follow.
The Department of Road Transport will publish a detailed list of affected vehicles on its website’s recall announcements section, with any updates to be posted as they become available.
Cyprus has confirmed two deaths caused by faulty Takata airbags.
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