VW — Crafter, Fox, Golf Cabriolet, Polo, Up!, Vivo
Passenger car/van
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Tipo
- Injuries
- Categoria
- Motor vehicles
- Perigo
- The propellant in the front passenger airbag can deteriorate due to high humidity and temperature variations. In the event of an accident in which the airbag deploys, this could result in fragments from the inflator casing coming loose and injuring the vehicle’s occupants.
- Origin
- Germany
⚖️ Ações ordenadas pelas autoridades
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? Some Volkswagen cars have a front passenger airbag that may not work safely. The airbag’s propellant can break down over time in hot or humid places.
What's happening? If the airbag goes off in a crash, small pieces might fly out and hurt the people inside.
Does this affect me? This issue is in certain VW models sold in many European countries.
What should I do? Ask a VW dealer to check your car. Do not ignore any airbag warning lights.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The propellant in the front passenger airbag can deteriorate due to high humidity and temperature variations. In the event of an accident in which the airbag deploys, this could result in fragments from the inflator casing coming loose and injuring the vehicle’s occupants. · Origin: Germany
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