Vw Passat: Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy Correctly If Activated
Volkswagen is recalling 128 Passat and Golf Cabriolet vehicles in the United Kingdom because the driver's airbag may not deploy correctly in a crash. Volkswagen will inspect the airbag unit and replace the gas generator if needed. This is a Class I recall, indicating a serious safety issue.
- Recalling firm
- VW
- Product
- Vehicles: VW PASSAT, VW GOLF CABRIOLET. Units affected: 128
- Reason
- Drivers airbag may not deploy correctly if activated. Remedy: On the affected vehicles the airbag unit for the driver is to be checked and if necessary the gas generator replaced.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2021-10-21
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/901799db-7a1e-4139-9069-f42527f994da