2025 - Over 2.3 Million Vehicles in France Impacted by Faulty Airbags - February 21, 2025, 21:24

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Volkswagen, Citroën, Nissan, BMW and Toyota, among others, recalled millions of vehicles equipped with these dangerous Takata brand airbags, with reminder campaigns still in progress today.

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2025 - Over 2.3 Million Vehicles in France Impacted by Faulty Airbags - February 21, 2025, 21:24

Over 2.3 million vehicles in mainland France are subject to an urgent recall due to faulty Takata airbags, as announced by the French government. Volkswagen has advised over 250,000 customers to avoid driving affected models, including several Audi and Volkswagen vehicles produced from 2006 to 2013. The recall follows a history of serious injuries and fatalities linked to these airbags, prompting extensive recall efforts by various automakers si…

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In the face of urgency, the Ministry of Transport puts pressure on manufacturers and imposes financial sanctions in case of non-transparency

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After Citroën's campaign, Volkswagen launched a vehicle immobilization campaign this week. More than 2.3 million cars driving in metropolitan France still have to be replaced by their defective Takata airbags, according to the government this Friday.

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From the beginning of March, a statement will be included in the minutes of the technical inspection of the vehicles covered by the recall campaign, which is currently being carried out by Volkswagen and Citroën.

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More than 2.3 million vehicles in metropolitan France still need to be replaced by their failing Takata-brand airbags, the government announced on Friday night, also revealing an immobilization campaign at Volkswagen after Citroën's.