VW — Atlas
Passenger car
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Injuries
- Catégorie
- Motor vehicles
- Risque
- The condensation drainage ducts on the air-conditioning housing were not punched through, this prevents condensation from flowing through the condensation duct as intended, thus allowing it to enter the vehicle’s interior. Condensation could enter the airbag control unit and lead to a malfunction, such as its accidental triggering.
- Origin
- United States
⚖️ Actions ordonnées par les autorités
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? A car maker found a problem in some cars. Water from the air-conditioning can get inside where the airbag computer sits.
What's happening? Water may stop the airbag computer from working right. This could make the airbag turn on by accident.
Does this affect me? If you own one of these cars in Germany, you might be at risk.
What should I do? Take your car to a dealer to have it checked. Ask your dealer or a mechanic for help.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The condensation drainage ducts on the air-conditioning housing were not punched through, this prevents condensation from flowing through the condensation duct as intended, thus allowing it to enter the vehicle’s interior. Condensation could enter the airbag control unit and lead to a malfunction, such as its accidental triggering. · Origin: United States
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