700,000 Cars Here Have Recalled Takata Airbags — Are You Getting Yours Fixed?

The Department of Motor Traffic says around 700,000 vehicles on Sri Lankan roads carry recalled Takata airbag inflators spread across 47 vehicle categories — the same faulty part behind the biggest auto recall in history worldwide. United Motors Lanka has already issued a notice offering free replacements for Montero, Lancer and L200 owners, with more brands expected to follow after talks with the DMT. The case for acting fast: a ruptured inflator can send metal shrapnel through the cabin when the airbag deploys, and some markets abroad have even issued stop-drive warnings on unrepaired units. The case for not rushing: plenty of owners have driven years without a single issue, dealer service centres can take weeks to sort the paperwork and stock, and it isn't tied to your revenue licence or fitness test so nothing forces your hand. Would you park the car until it's replaced, or keep driving and deal with it whenever the dealer gets to you? If you've already had yours swapped, how long did it actually take? ගැණුම්කරුවෙක් විදියට, ඔයාගේ කාර් එකේ Airbag එක check කරලා තියෙනවද?