Worried By Email? Try This!

planenut · 19th June 2018, 17:41

Got this one earlier, bearing in mind that we all share an interest in particular vehicles on this site, and I've never owned this type...........

"Dear Felipe,
Your airbag could cause SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. In the event of a crash (even a minor one) that causes the airbag to deploy, metal fragments could strike the driver or other people in the vehicle. It is URGENT THAT YOU HAVE THIS REPAIRED IMMEDIATELY for the safety of you and your passengers.
We will replace the defective airbag(s) for FREE and may even be able to provide a loaner vehicle for use during the repair process.
YOUR SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this recall may cause you. Thank you in advance for your prompt attention to this urgent recall.
Regards,
Landmark Dodge Chrysler Jeep

Owner: Felipe Gutierrez
Make & Model: 2005 Ram 1500
VIN #: 1D7HA18D85S147956
Recall: PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR
Recall: DRIVER AIRBAG INFLATOR "

I wonder if Felipe is missing out on this?

Fred (planenut)

Dorset Bob · 19th June 2018, 19:00

They have obviously sent you this by mistake.
Maybe Felipe has a similar email to you.

It does look like a pukka recall, though.
My Chrysler 300c had this airbag recall work done, in November, and they also fitted a new ignition with 2 sets of keys.

cat · 19th June 2018, 19:04

I very much doubt that is pukka, be careful what you respond to

planenut · 19th June 2018, 19:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dorset Bob

..........It does look like a pukka recall, though.
My Chrysler 300c had this airbag recall work done, in November, and they also fitted a new ignition with 2 sets of keys.

I'll let you try the link then.

Dorset Bob · 19th June 2018, 19:35

I just said that the recall appears to be pukka!

trikey · 19th June 2018, 20:49

Point 3 looks pretty concerning!

SCP440 · 20th June 2018, 06:45

The Americans take recalls a lot more seriously than we do here, I know I have heard of vehicles being recalled over there that we have here and they don't get the same recall?

Darcydog · 20th June 2018, 09:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCP440

The Americans take recalls a lot more seriously than we do here, I know I have heard of vehicles being recalled over there that we have here and they don't get the same recall?

Yes - BMW is being investigated over the total electrical failure on some models. Recalled to be fixed in most markets but not the U.K. until a chap swerved to avoid a BMW stalled in the road - lights and hazards U/S because of this fault - and the poor guy hit a tree and died.

75c · 24th June 2018, 09:07

Felipe Gutierrez is a footballer. Like most badly written pigeon english scam emails it contains just enough truth to make people wonder if it is legitimate.

Here's how those who are genuinely affected are notified:

https://www.chrysler.com.au/takata-a...ecall-faq.html

19th June 2018, 17:41	#1
planenut Regional Secretary Rover 1.8T Tourer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Heathrow Posts: 6,948 Thanks: 1,551 Thanked 2,036 Times in 1,264 Posts	Worried By Email? Try This! Got this one earlier, bearing in mind that we all share an interest in particular vehicles on this site, and I've never owned this type........... "Dear Felipe, Your airbag could cause SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. In the event of a crash (even a minor one) that causes the airbag to deploy, metal fragments could strike the driver or other people in the vehicle. It is URGENT THAT YOU HAVE THIS REPAIRED IMMEDIATELY for the safety of you and your passengers. We will replace the defective airbag(s) for FREE and may even be able to provide a loaner vehicle for use during the repair process. YOUR SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this recall may cause you. Thank you in advance for your prompt attention to this urgent recall. Regards, Landmark Dodge Chrysler Jeep Owner: Felipe Gutierrez Make & Model: 2005 Ram 1500 VIN #: 1D7HA18D85S147956 Recall: PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR Recall: DRIVER AIRBAG INFLATOR " I wonder if Felipe is missing out on this? Fred (planenut)

19th June 2018, 19:00	#2
Dorset Bob Senior Citizen Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur SE,Chrysler 300C,124 Spider, Daytona 955i,Honda XL250 & Royal Enfield 650GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Kingdom of Wessex Posts: 6,976 Thanks: 2,391 Thanked 2,685 Times in 1,686 Posts	They have obviously sent you this by mistake. Maybe Felipe has a similar email to you. It does look like a pukka recall, though. My Chrysler 300c had this airbag recall work done, in November, and they also fitted a new ignition with 2 sets of keys. __________________ Let the good times roll............

19th June 2018, 19:35	#5
Dorset Bob Senior Citizen Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur SE,Chrysler 300C,124 Spider, Daytona 955i,Honda XL250 & Royal Enfield 650GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Kingdom of Wessex Posts: 6,976 Thanks: 2,391 Thanked 2,685 Times in 1,686 Posts	I just said that the recall appears to be pukka! __________________ Let the good times roll............

19th June 2018, 19:04	#3
cat Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Warrington Posts: 115 Thanks: 76 Thanked 35 Times in 32 Posts	I very much doubt that is pukka, be careful what you respond to

19th June 2018, 20:49	#6
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,764 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Point 3 looks pretty concerning!

20th June 2018, 06:45	#7
SCP440 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Witney Posts: 2,504 Thanks: 6 Thanked 910 Times in 571 Posts	The Americans take recalls a lot more seriously than we do here, I know I have heard of vehicles being recalled over there that we have here and they don't get the same recall?

24th June 2018, 09:07	#9
75c Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Belfast Posts: 601 Thanks: 150 Thanked 294 Times in 190 Posts	Felipe Gutierrez is a footballer. Like most badly written pigeon english scam emails it contains just enough truth to make people wonder if it is legitimate. Here's how those who are genuinely affected are notified: https://www.chrysler.com.au/takata-a...ecall-faq.html