Vw Passat: Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy Correctly If Activated

VW Passat and Golf Cabriolet Air Bag Recall Approximately 600 Volkswagen Passat and Golf Cabriolet vehicles in the United Kingdom have a driver's air bag that may not deploy properly in a crash. Volkswagen will inspect the air bag unit and replace the gas generator if needed. This is classified as a serious safety issue.

Recalling firm
VW
Product
Vehicles: VW PASSAT, VW GOLF CABRIOLET. Units affected: 600
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
2021-10-11
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/92dbbc4a-5330-4fc2-8614-9293ef42e80c