More than half a million vehicles in Thailand have faulty airbags that can cause serious injury or death, according to transport officials and a consumer advocacy agency.
Dozens of people have been killed and hundreds injured worldwide in the years since Takata airbags were recalled over their tendency to fire shrapnel into people’s chests. In October, a Thai motorist was injured by a metal part shot onto their chest in a collision, and now transport officials are urging people to replace them for free.
The Land Transport Department yesterday estimated that more than 600,000 vehicles with the faulty airbags remain on the road.
The automotive industry association reminds car owners that they can book online appointments for free replacements, which takes about an…
