Pafos Press 10 December 2024
The importer and distributor of the cars in question is recalling passenger airbags in Mazda Demio vehicles that have been imported into Cyprus as used from countries that are not members of the European Union.
Specifically, the Department of Road Transport states in a statement that according to information received by the company GEO PAVLIDES AUTOMOTIVE from the manufacturer MAZDA for MAZDA DEMIO vehicles, which:
-have been imported as second-hand from countries that are not members of the European Union (without European type approval), and
-are included in the list posted on the website of the Department of Road Transport,
-are subject to a recall to replace the TAKATA brand passenger airbag.
"This information concerns MAZDA DEMIO vehicles that were active, i.e. they had a valid traffic license or were declared immobilized on 14/11/2024," the statement added.
It is further stated that, therefore, the owners of these vehicles should contact the distributor of the manufacturer in Cyprus which is the company GEO PAVLIDES AUTOMOTIVE.
"Regarding other recalls (such as the airbag in the driver's seat) relevant information is awaited. Any newer and/or updated information will be posted on the TOM website," the announcement concludes.
