VW — UP
Vehicles with a passenger airbag manufactured by Takata.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- 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
- Slovakia
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? This is a warning about some Volkswagen UP cars. The airbag inside may not work safely.
What's happening? The airbag could break and send out sharp metal pieces when it opens. This could hurt the people inside.
Does this affect me? If you own or drive a Volkswagen UP in Germany, Malta, or Portugal, this could affect you.
What should I do? Take your car to a dealer right away. Ask your dealer or a mechanic for help.
🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.
🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · 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: Slovakia
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