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Passenger car — recall

Automotive · European Union · 2024-10-25

Origin: Germany

Alpina passenger car driver airbag propellant may deteriorate, causing excessive pressure upon deployment

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-10-25
Country of origin	Germany
Manufacturer	Alpina
Models affected	Touring: B3/B3S BITURBO, D3 BITURBO / Coupé: D4 BITURBO / Cabrio: D4 BITURBO / XD3 BITURBO
Defect	The propellant in the driver airbag can deteriorate over time. In the event of airbag deployment, excessive internal pressure in the inflator may occur, potentially causing metal fragments to be released, which could injure the vehicle's occupants.
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	A12/02967/24
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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