ACT motorists who fail to act and get their vehicle’s faulty airbags replaced may have their registration refused, suspended or cancelled.
Amendments to the ACT Road transport legislation were finalised in January 2020, which provide Access Canberra with the power to refuse, cancel or suspend the registration of vehicles subject to a compulsory or voluntary recall notice (issued or published under the Australian Consumer Law).
ACT
Commissioner for Fair Trading, David Snowden, said this change in legislation
gives Access Canberra the power to take compromised vehicles off the road, such
as cars with the faulty Takata airbags.
According to Access Canberra, the ACT has nine
registered vehicles with Takata ‘Alpha’ airbags installed, with repeated
attempts made to contact the vehicle owners since the recalls began.
Motorists who are unsure if their vehicle is
affected by the recall are encouraged to visit the Federal Chamber of
Automotive Industries website at ismyairbagsafe.com.au
