A young Territorian received serious injuries after being involved in a crash in Darwin on Monday 24 April.

Sergeant Mark Casey from the Major Crash Investigation Unit said the airbag did not properly deploy during the crash and a small fragment of metal struck the victim in the head.

“This type of crash, in normal circumstances, would not have caused this level of injury.

“Investigations have revealed the vehicle was the subject of a worldwide recall for faulty airbag manufacture in 2015.

“The recall involved approximately 100 million vehicles around the world, including 2.1 million vehicles in Australia.

“There have been 17 confirmed deaths and an estimated 160 people injured.

“Prior to this crash there were no reported deaths or injuries in Australia in relation to this fault,” Sergeant Casey said.

“We urge all Territory drivers to check the below list, and if they own one of the vehicles mentioned and have not received or acted on the recall notice to please do so as soon as possible.”

The victim remains in Royal Darwin Hospital.

https://www.productsafety.gov.au/news/takata-airbag-recalls-affecting-australian-consumers