Nicosia: Replacement of airbags that have been recalled is still pending for 33,000 vehicles, out of the 81,000 vehicles registered in the initial list issued by the Road Transport Department (RTD) in February.
According to Cyprus News Agency, the RTD stated that the figures provided were up to date as of last week. It noted, however, that among the 33,000 vehicles, 5,000 are immobilized and another 2,000 have been deregistered. Thus, the actual number of vehicles for which repair is still pending before the deadline, set for early October, is smaller.
Meanwhile, around 15,000 more vehicles have been recalled for the same issue later on. The deadline to repair these vehicles is eight months from the day the owners were notified. The RTD stated that the repair process for these vehicles has already begun, emphasizing that priority is given firstly to vehicles whose certificate of suitability has been withdrawn immediately and secondly to those on the initial list, as their deadline expires sooner.
The RTD is regularly updated by companies on the progress of replacing recalled airbags. CNA was informed that several companies indicated that they have available appointments, and the RTD urges those who have not yet responded to do so.