Car manufacturer Holden has confirmed it will recall more than 330,000 vehicles in Australia fitted with defective Takata airbags.
About 330,000 vehicles will be recalled with models dating back to 2005, the company said in a statement on Friday.
Defective Takata airbags have caused about 180 injuries and 18 deaths worldwide.
The order affects vehicles made by Ford, GM Holden, Mercedes Benz, Tesla, Jaguar, Land Rover, Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, BMW, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ferrari, GMC, Honda, Jeep, Lexus, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, Toyota, Volvo and Hino Trucks.
Why recall?
The government has issued a compulsory recall notice for vehicles fitted with the defective airbags which have caused injuries and fatalities.
It is one of the largest and most significant recalls in Australia's history.
The decision follows a recommendation from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission on the back of an extensive investigation and consultation process.
An earlier voluntary recall process was deemed ineffective.
What happens now?
Manufacturers, dealers, importers and other suppliers will be required to locate and replace Takata airbags in a staggered recall by 31 December, 2020.
Recall notices will indicate and fit into three categories of severity - critical, active and future.
Car owners are urged to check the Product Safety Australia website or their vehicle manufacturer's website to see if the recall applies to them.
