Vw Golf: Passenger Airbag May Not Deploy As Intended
Volkswagen is recalling 63 Golf, Golf Estate, and Golf SV vehicles in the UK due to a faulty weld in the passenger airbag gas generator. If deployed, the airbag could eject parts into the cabin, posing a risk to occupants. The remedy involves replacing the airbag inflator unit.
- Recalling firm
- VW
- Product
- Vehicles: VW GOLF, VW GOLF ESTATE, VW GOLF SV. Units affected: 63
- Reason
- There is a possible faulty weld to the gas generator. If the airbag is deployed there is a potential danger to the vehicle occupants by gas generator parts being ejected into the cabin. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the airbag inflator unit.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2018-02-02
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/56d47a94-2872-4231-8267-9b1ea73ad382