Menu
13/05/2015
Over 40,000 Cars Recalled In Ireland Amid Faulty Airbag Fears
More than 40,000 cars are being recalled in Ireland over concerns about potentially faulty airbags.
Toyota has announced a recall of 27,000 cars in Ireland, built between 2004 and 2007, while Nissan has recalled 15,500 cars.
It is understood that airbags made by the same independent manufacturer, named in a report by RTÉ as Takata, are potentially faulty.
The reports suggests that four deaths and up to 100 injuries are claimed to have been the result of the faulty airbags.
The Toyota models being recalled in Ireland include Yaris, Corolla and Avensis Verso.
(MH/CD)
Toyota has announced a recall of 27,000 cars in Ireland, built between 2004 and 2007, while Nissan has recalled 15,500 cars.
It is understood that airbags made by the same independent manufacturer, named in a report by RTÉ as Takata, are potentially faulty.
The reports suggests that four deaths and up to 100 injuries are claimed to have been the result of the faulty airbags.
The Toyota models being recalled in Ireland include Yaris, Corolla and Avensis Verso.
(MH/CD)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
11 April 2013
38,000 Cars To Be Recalled Over Airbag Safety
Safety concerns over passenger airbags in some Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Mazda cars could see up to 38,000 vehicles being recalled in Ireland. Toyota Ireland is set to recall around 22,000 vehicles, which where manufactured between the years 2000-2004 in the Yaris, Corolla and Avensis models.
38,000 Cars To Be Recalled Over Airbag Safety
Safety concerns over passenger airbags in some Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Mazda cars could see up to 38,000 vehicles being recalled in Ireland. Toyota Ireland is set to recall around 22,000 vehicles, which where manufactured between the years 2000-2004 in the Yaris, Corolla and Avensis models.
10 October 2012
36,000 Toyota Cars Recalled
As part of worldwide seven million recall, car manufacturer Toyota are recalling 36,000 cars in Ireland. The recall includes all models of Yaris, Auris, Corolla and Rav 4 sold between September 2006 and December 2008.
36,000 Toyota Cars Recalled
As part of worldwide seven million recall, car manufacturer Toyota are recalling 36,000 cars in Ireland. The recall includes all models of Yaris, Auris, Corolla and Rav 4 sold between September 2006 and December 2008.
19 November 2024
How Ireland Became the European Hub for US Tech Firms
Over the last thirty years, Ireland has slowly and steadily become a global centre for business. In the modern era, it is a technology hub where the biggest companies in the world have chosen to make a home. Dublin is the centre of this, but other major cities like Cork are also alive with innovation.
How Ireland Became the European Hub for US Tech Firms
Over the last thirty years, Ireland has slowly and steadily become a global centre for business. In the modern era, it is a technology hub where the biggest companies in the world have chosen to make a home. Dublin is the centre of this, but other major cities like Cork are also alive with innovation.
15 October 2014
Lexus Cars Recalled Over Fuel Line Fault
More than 500 Lexus cars have been recalled over a concern with a fuel delivery pipe. The manufacturer is recalling some 1.7 million cars worldwide, with most being in the US and Far East. It is thought that there are around 514 of the models concerned in Ireland.
Lexus Cars Recalled Over Fuel Line Fault
More than 500 Lexus cars have been recalled over a concern with a fuel delivery pipe. The manufacturer is recalling some 1.7 million cars worldwide, with most being in the US and Far East. It is thought that there are around 514 of the models concerned in Ireland.
11 June 2014
Toyota Recall 20,000 Cars In Ireland
A defect in passenger side airbags has led to Toyota recalling almost 20,000 cars in Ireland. Yaris, Corolla and Avensis cars sold between 2000 and 2004 are said to be affected by the fault, which the company say could cause a fire.
Toyota Recall 20,000 Cars In Ireland
A defect in passenger side airbags has led to Toyota recalling almost 20,000 cars in Ireland. Yaris, Corolla and Avensis cars sold between 2000 and 2004 are said to be affected by the fault, which the company say could cause a fire.
-
Ireland WeatherToday:Scattered showers of rain, sleet and, over hills, snow in the morning with sunny spells, the best of these in the south. The showers dying out this afternoon with increasing amounts of sunshine. Occasionally fresh westerly or northwesterly winds easing. Maximum temperature 6 °C.Tonight:Clear start with a fairly widespread frost developing. Increasing cloud brings occasionally heavy rain overnight, preceded, especially over western hills, briefly by snow. Occasional southeasterly gales, severe near coasts, developing. Minimum temperature -2 °C.
