Passenger car

What is the danger

The propellant may deteriorate over time due to heat cycles and exposure to moisture. If the airbag is deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst and metal fragments could pass through the cushion material causing injury to occupants.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Measures taken

1. Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: ManufacturerIn force from: 31 August 2022

Product

Description

VW POLO, FOX equipped with TAKATA airbag

Brand

Volkswagen

Model / type

e1*2001/116*0174*##e1*2001/116*0301*##

Barcode

69DV

Batch

2008 - 2009