Volkswagen — Passat, Polo
Vehicles equipped with SDI propellant generators from the Takata production plants Monclova 2 and Freiberg.
- Risk level
- Other types of alerts
- Type
- Injuries
- Catégorie
- Motor vehicles
- Risque
- The propellant used in the airbag inflator may experience a material alteration over time due to degradation occurring after prolonged exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures and high-temperature cycling. In the event of an airbag being deployed, the excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the occupants.
- Origin
- Germany
⚖️ Actions ordonnées par les autorités
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? Volkswagen cars have an airbag part that may break over time. If the airbag goes off, it could send sharp pieces toward people inside.
What's happening? Some Volkswagen cars made before now might have this broken airbag part. If the airbag pops, it could hurt the driver or passengers.
Does this affect me? This may affect people in Germany, Bulgaria, Greece, Malta, Portugal, or Romania who own certain Volkswagen cars.
What should I do? Take your car to a Volkswagen dealer right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel hurt after an airbag goes off.
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Risk level: Other types of alerts · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The propellant used in the airbag inflator may experience a material alteration over time due to degradation occurring after prolonged exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures and high-temperature cycling. In the event of an airbag being deployed, the excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the occupants. · Origin: Germany
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