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The Chevrolet Trax of this Pas-de-Calais resident is one of the many vehicles whose defective Takata airbag must be changed. Problem: no concession has the protocol to carry out this operation. The American brand left Europe at the end of 2015. Valérie was deprived of a car.
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By buying his vehicle two years ago in a Hauts-de-France sale, Valérie, 41, knew that the Chevrolet brand no longer existed in Europe (only sports cars like the Corvette are there sold). “But I was told that I could have it maintained at Opel, who had the same technical support. I trusted,” said this resident of Pas-de-Calais.
“When I saw that my vehicle was affected by the reminders of Takata airbags, I immediately called Opel, who told me that it was impossible for them to change the airbag. They told me that they did not have general access access, that they did not have the protocols.
More than 2.3 million vehicles of many brands circulating in mainland France must still be replaced by their failing Takata brand airbags, the government announced on Friday, February 21, 2025. “In total, airbags of more than 2.3 million vehicles are still to be replaced in metropolitan France. In order to best inform the owners, a mention will be brought about the minutes of the technical control of the vehicles targeted by a campaign Recall from early March, “said the ministry responsible for transport in a statement.
The airbag scandal of the Japanese manufacturer – which has gone bankrupt in the meantime – has shaken the automotive sector since 2014: because of a gas that is getting badly in hot climates but also in humidity, they risk explode by projecting parts on the drivers.
The recall of Chevrolet vehicles date from October 2014. • © FTV
“I am afraid that the airbag freshes me at the face at any time, plague Valérie, who when she has no other solution, still leads her vehicle.” I have to do 40 km per day, to work, my companion accompanies me and takes me, but he cannot always do it … “
This resident of Pas-de-Calais bought 8,400 euros this vehicle with 134,000 km on the clock. Today it is without solution to move. “For draining and current maintenance, I can go to a mechanic. But how to do for the airbag? And who will pay?”
If most of the owners of vehicles recalled due to defective airbags must just be patient before taking care by their manufacturer, Valérie can, for the moment, only to bite its brake while waiting for a possible clarity …