is your cars Air Bag on this list ?

renovation · Post by **renovation** » Wed Oct 10, 2012 7:27 pm

Vehicles for which counterfeit air bags may be available, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. The list is expected to evolve.
Make Model Year(s) Model(s)
Acura 2009-2011 TSX
Audi 2006-2009 A3, A4, A6, A8, Q5, Q7
BMW 2007-2011 X5, E70, E60, E61
2008-2010 5-Series, 528i, 535i
2004-2007 5-Series. 525i, 530, 535, E60, E61
2007-2011 E90, E91
Not listed E92, E93
2007-2011 X5, E70
2004-2007 525i, 530, 535
2011-2012 X3
Buick 2010-2011 Lacrosse
Chevrolet 2011-2012 Cruze
2006-2010 Aveo
2011-2012 Volt
2012 Camaro
Ford 2012 Focus
2005-2009 Mustang
Honda 2003-2012 Accord
2006-2011 Civic
2002-2011 CRV
2007-2011 Fit
2009-2011 Pilot
2009-2011 Insight

2009-2011 Crosstour
2011 Odyssey
Hyundai 2007-2011 Elantra
Not listed Genesis
Not listed Sonata
Infiniti 2007-2011 G35. EX35
Kia 2010-2011 Soul/Forte
2004-2009 Spectra
Land Rover 2012 Range Rover Evoque
Lexus 2006-2011 IS250, IS350, IS-F
2003-2008 GX470
2007-2009 RX350
Not Listed ES350
Mazda 2004 Mazda 3
2010-2012 Mazda 3
Mercedes 2009-2011 C, GLK
2010-2011 E350, E550
2007-2008 S550
2006-2009 ML
2009-2010 GL, ML
Mitsubishi Not listed Outlander
Nissan 1992-2002 Quest
2010-2011 Quest
2009-2011 Cube
2007-2011 Versa
2009-2010 Murano
Not listed Altima
Subaru 2008-2009 Forester
2008-2009 Imprezza
2008-2009 Outback
2010-2011 Legacy
Suzuki 2007-2010 SX4
Toyota 2002-2006 Camry
2012 Camry
2009-2011 Corolla, Matrix
2007-2011 Yaris
2004-2011 Highlander
2004-2011 Sienna
2004-2011 Tacoma
2010-2012 Prius
2003-2006 Tundra
2007-2011 Tundra
2003-2006 Sequoia
2003-2010 Land Cruiser
2004-2007 Highlander
2008-2010 Highlander
2004-2009 4Runner
2007-2009 Solara
2005-2011 RAV4
Volkswagen 2006-2010 Jetta
Volvo Not listed XC60, XC70
Not listed V70, S60, S80
http://apnews.excite.com/article/201210 ... FAE00.html

EvilHorace · Post by **EvilHorace** » Wed Oct 10, 2012 7:50 pm

It's odd to me why any newer car still under warranty would ever have an aftermarket air bag unless it was totaled and re-sold with a salvage title (rare).

renovation · Post by **renovation** » Wed Oct 10, 2012 8:37 pm

from what I understand there talking about repair shops. after a crash or the bags being stolen being replaced with aftermarket bags not factory dealer installed replacements .as in this story on my local news !
http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/govt-to-wa ... t-air-bags

EvilHorace · Post by **EvilHorace** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 6:42 am

OK. I guess the only solution for customers is to insist on OEM bags and to see receipts for the parts used after a crash.

Most people will never know unless this news gets out in a big way.

b-man1 · Post by **b-man1** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 7:37 am

well of course my car is on that list...it's on every list out there! hahahaha

EH...the 'ol IS350 is now out of warranty (well, other than powertrain), so let's see what happens.

eGoCeNTRoNiX · Post by **eGoCeNTRoNiX** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 10:00 am

Go Mopar! My car is not on the list. lol

EvilHorace · Post by **EvilHorace** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 12:09 pm

the 'ol IS350 is now out of warranty

If it was an '06 GS 300 or IS 250, it'd be getting an engine overhaul (well, piston rings, valve springs).......the NEWEST Lexus nightmare! Not a recall but close, called a "Spa".

I'm once again considering changing careers as doing that job seems to be a bummer, doesn't pay enough and I don't want to be rebuilding engines for the rest of my working days.

b-man1 · Post by **b-man1** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 1:46 pm

whoa...a major non-recall that doesn't affect my 3.5L? amazing.

i'm actually strongly considering selling the IS350. i barely drive it now and it's in perfect condition...just depreciating more and more. my new accord does the trick and with winter coming, the IS will just sit in the garage for sure. heck, i have less than 15K on the thing!

EvilHorace · Post by **EvilHorace** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 6:46 pm

15K? It's probably worth a lot still.