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The Citizen
5 days ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
French car dealer charged over Takata airbag injury
After years of investigations into deadly Takata airbags, France has filed its first criminal charge against a dealership accused of negligence. A car dealer has been charged over failures that led to a driver being injured when a faulty Takata airbag sprayed him with metal fragments, a source said Friday, the first criminal charges in France in a massive recall scandal. A number of car models have been under a series of recall orders since 2014 in France over airbags produced by the Japanese company that are at risk of injuring or killing drivers when they deploy. Deaths and investigations At least 18 people in France are suspected to have been killed by faulty Takata airbags and in June the latest recall ordered 1.7 million vehicles off the road until replaced. A number of investigations were under way in France into suspicions of fraud and endangerment, but no charges had been publicly disclosed. However, a source told AFP an investigating magistrate in the French island of La Reunion in March charged a car dealership for failing to have warned a driver whose vehicle had been recalled and who was then subsequently injured. ALSO READ: Jaguar recalls E-Pace models over tearing airbags Dealership denies responsibility The dealership has denied responsibility, saying according to the source it did not have the contact information for clients of a separate dealership it had acquired. In France the filing of criminal charges does not mean the case will proceed to court. The car dealership's lawyer said he intends to show his client undertook reasonable efforts given that in 2020 the severity of the danger posed by the airbags wasn't known, and faulted the French state for not providing the contact information for the car owners. The Takata brand disappeared in 2018 following a bankruptcy in the wake of the airbag scandal, which has affected almost every major global automaker and led to millions of cars being recalled. NOW READ: These VW Polo Sedans and Tarmak basketball hoops are being recalled
The Citizen
18-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
These VW Polo Sedans and Tarmak basketball hoops are being recalled
'The seat belts' restraint function may be severely limited in the event of an accident.' The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has confirmed the recall of Volkswagen Polo Sedan vehicles sold from 11 August 2022 and some Tarmak basketball hoops. NCC is a body that protects consumers by ensuring businesses treat consumers fairly and follow consumer protection laws. The Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 protects consumers from hazards and ensures their well-being and safety by governing product recalls. The NCC can order a recall if a product is deemed unsafe or poses a potential risk to the public. ALSO READ: Ford is recalling 2024 Rangers in Southern Africa: Here's why Recall of Polo Sedans Volkswagen of South Africa (VWSA) is recalling 18 Polo Sedans due to an incorrectly fitted seat belt on the driver's side. 'The issue stems from a problem during vehicle manufacturing, which caused a mix-up of belt webbing,' said the NCC. 'As a result, the seat belts' restraint function may be severely limited in the event of an accident.' The NCC added that the issue can lead to serious or fatal injuries for the driver. It is recommended that those who purchased the model contact a VW-approved dealership for a check and, if necessary, a replacement of the affected component. It is not the first time VW has recalled Polo models. The recall in May 2025 affected 905 cars that were sold from 2 April 2025. The latch plates in the cars for the rear seat belt were produced with insufficient hardness. ALSO READ: Chevrolet cars and Honda motorcycles are being recalled: Here is the list Another recall was in June 2025, and it included VW Tiago models. The cars are being recalled because of a faulty part in the gas generators of the front passenger airbag module. 142 Polo and eight Taigo models were affected. 141 Polo cars were made available for sale nationwide from 20 December 2022. Recall of basketball hoop The NCC also confirmed that Decathlon South Africa Sports is recalling the Tarmak B900 box NBA, a basketball hoop. 'According to the supplier, if the red height adjustment crank is removed while the product is being used or handled, the post may fall vertically. 'Consumers are advised not to use the product without the adjustment crank installed and to return the product to the point of purchase for assistance.' NOW READ: Product recall: Toys from Takealot, Toys R Us and e-bike batteries pulled over choking, fire hazards
