VOLKSWAGEN — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2024-11-26
Volkswagen Crafter may have issues after exposure to high temperatures
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2024-11-26 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group Australia Pty Ltd |
| Models affected | Crafter |
| Model year | 2016 |
| Units affected | 76 |
| Defect | Note: This is an extension of REC-001676._x000D_ If the vehicle has been exposed to high temperatures and humidity fluctuations over a long period the airbag inflator propellant may degrade. If the vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the front passenger airbag, the airbag inflator may explode/rupture. Metal fragments from the airbag inflator may propel out through the airbag cushion towards vehicle occupants, causing serious injury or death. |
| Remedy | Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Volkswagen Group Australia Pty Ltd and are asked to arrange with their nearest authorised Volkswagen dealership to have the work carried out free of charge. |
| Recall number | REC-006189 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
What this means for sellers
| Likely platform / channel actions | OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback. |
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| Self-check for comparable products | Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here. |
| Rules & standards likely involved | the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards |
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