Story no.133InternationalOngoingRecalls and safetyNotable Several countries (4)2 Nov → 3 Nov4 facts · 12 art.
Takata airbags: Skoda and Opel recalls in Germany, alert in Curaçao
The defective Takata airbag case continues to lead to recalls and alerts in several countries. In Germany, Skoda is recalling vehicles equipped with these airbags and Opel is extending its own recall, with a driving ban for the affected models. In Curaçao, authorities are warning motorists against potentially deadly airbags. The case coverage also extends to the United States, without the provided sub-events detailing a specific national measure.
In brief
Ongoing story bringing together 4 events involving Opel, Skoda, Stellantis and 4 more, in 4 countries (Allemagne, Curaçao, France and 1 more), followed from 2 November 2026 to 3 November 2026. 12 articles from 7 sources (recalls and safety); last updated on 3 November 2026 at 17:16. Figures reported: 77000 vehicles.
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Timeline
newest firstDot = severity
- 14h53
Opel étend son rappel lié aux airbags Takata
Opel élargit son rappel de véhicules équipés d'airbags Takata défectueux, avec à la clé une interdiction de circuler pour les modèles concernés.
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- 13h53
Curaçao alerte les automobilistes sur les airbags Takata potentiellement mortels
Le gouvernement de Curaçao met en garde les automobilistes contre des airbags Takata défectueux pouvant être mortels.
Curaçao Chronicle
- 13h05
GermanyRappel de véhicules Skoda en Allemagne pour des airbags Takata défectueux
Skoda doit rappeler des véhicules équipés d'airbags Takata présentant un risque de défaillance, un nouveau volet du dossier des airbags du groupe Volkswagen.
Auto Motor und SportTuningblog
In figures
Countries concerned
Several countries (4)
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Official figures
- Opel · 38,335 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 41 recall(s) in 12 months
- Skoda · 78,040 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 8 recall(s) in 12 months
- Stellantis · 172,977 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 341 recall(s) in 12 months
- Volkswagen Group · 308,474 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 155 recall(s) in 12 months
Key figures
- 77,000
- véhicules
Highest number recorded in 4 article(s), automatically extracted: please check sources.
Sources by country and language
Press country
| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 5 | 3 |
| Netherlands | 4 | 4 |
| United States | 2 | 1 |
| France | 1 | 1 |
Languages
| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| German | 5 | 3 |
| Dutch | 4 | 4 |
| English | 2 | 1 |
| French | 1 | 1 |
Country of the outlet (not of the topic), inferred from its address and language. Each outlet counts once per row.
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