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Passenger car / Light commercial vehicle — recall

Automotive · European Union · 2024-09-27

Origin: Germany

Volkswagen passenger car/LCV: deteriorating airbag propellant can cause inflator fragments upon deployment

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-09-27
Country of origin	Germany
Manufacturer	VW
Models affected	Eos, Golf, Golf Variant, Passat, Polo, Sharan, Tiguan, T6, Crafter, Passat CC, Transporter
Defect	The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it can result in fragments from the inflator injuring the vehicle's occupants.
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	A12/02703/24
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.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	UNECE regulations, EU type-approval · Full guide →

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