'Do not drive these cars': New safety warning for vehicles with Takata airbags

The ACCC has issued an urgent safety alert for "critical" Takata airbags.

A new warning has been issued around Takata airbags. Source: AAP

Australia's consumer watchdog issued an urgent safety alert on Friday for "critical" Takata airbags following warnings from major car manufacturers including BMW and Honda.

"The ACCC (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission) is urging consumers not to drive these cars at all until the airbag has been replaced," the regulator said in a statement.

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