Transport, Communications, and Works Minister Alexis Vafeadis briefed the Parliamentary Transport Committee on Tuesday regarding the ongoing issue with Takata airbags, alongside the Director of the Department of Road Transport, Giorgos Loukas.

The session was held behind closed doors at the minister's request, and no statements were made afterward.

The matter is still developing, with two additional meetings scheduled with the Legal Service to finalize decrees concerning the recall of vehicles with defective airbags.

Under the legislation passed by Parliament on December 16, the Minister of Transport will issue decrees, published in the Official Gazette of the Republic, detailing:

• The recall procedures

• The timeframe for implementing corrective measures

• Suspension of roadworthiness certificates for non-compliance with corrective measures

Recalls will also apply to vehicles identified by manufacturers, distributors, or representatives as posing serious risks to public health and safety.

The new law comes into force on February 3, 2025, when the first recall decree is expected to be issued.

Reports indicate that more than 80,000 vehicles in Cyprus are affected, including those requiring recalls for defective airbags and other vehicle components.