Malaysia To Clamp Down On 350,000 Owners That Won't Repair Recalled Airbags

Malaysia’s transport minister said Tuesday that the government will take an active role in recalls to replace flawed Takata air bags after data from eight car manufacturers showed that more than 350,000 car owners have not responded.

The deaths of seven people in Malaysia have been linked to the defective air bags that are subject to one of the world’s largest auto recall. The latest victim was a 23-year old student whose 2004 Honda City crashed May 27 in Kuala Lumpur, the second death this year alone.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the Road Transport Department will take over from auto manufacturers in sending recall notices to affected car owners. He said that two reminders will be sent and car owners who still fail to respond will face fines and be barred from renewing their road registrations.

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MDarringer - 6/6/2018 1:41:11 PM

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Basic question: Are the replacement parts even available.

The the USA a lot of people "should-ed" all over this issue, blaming manufacturers and dealers, but replacement parts were not available in the amount needed and a lot of people gave up.

carloslassiter - 6/6/2018 1:56:02 PM

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That's probably a good idea. Of all the countries I've driven in, Malaysia is closest to that old Demolition Derby they used to show on Wide World of Sports.