Airbag Recall

[Titus]

I got an airbag recall notice long ago. I called and they didn't have the parts available, and downplayed the issue as being mostly in warmer climates. In the last few months I have got multiple phone calls and mailings. Apparently parts are now available and/or it is more of a problem than they first admitted to.

[Boxster1971]

Originally Posted by Titus

I got an airbag recall notice long ago. I called and they didn't have the parts available, and downplayed the issue as being mostly in warmer climates. In the last few months I have got multiple phone calls and mailings. Apparently parts are now available and/or it is more of a problem than they first admitted to.

I don't remember getting a previous letter on the passenger airbag, but I just received a letter from MB saying parts were now available to replace the passenger airbag. I plan to get the replacement on my next service later this month.

I had my driver airbag replaced last year.

[Alex AVI]

TITUS, MIKE - Me too. The letter was so aggressive/threatening. This -

"Failure to do so could be deemed lack of proper maintenance on your vehicle"

HUH? Now it's critical after they waste 6-months before getting to me?

[Mr. B]

Thanks for reminding guys, I will also check the passenger one with a local dealer.

[Gene]

This is pretty bad thing that has gone on for years now. People in warmer areas with more humidity are at greater risk, so they get preference, but what if your car was in humid areas for years and now isn't? I guess regulators are not pushing really hard because Takata may go under if they have to offer replacement parts as fast as they should. So far neither of our vehicles have been listed and I don't think they were recalled in the humid states either. But vehicles off the list for years, suddenly show up and how nice to think you were at risk all this time and didn't know it.

I have considered disconnecting the air bags to keep metal shards out of our bodies, but figured the risk of that was fairly small, so I didn't do it.

[toskeysam]

Had driver side replaced earlier this year. Just a few days later, I received the recall notice for the passenger side airbag. Last week I received the “parts are available” letter. Will make arrangements for that one when I get Seemore back from the upfitter that is modifying cabinets and replacing couch with twin beds. Should be ready sometime in Feb.