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Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/03004/23 |
| Brand | VW |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | 1E, 6R, 5Z, AA, SYN2E, e1*2001/116*0510*, e1*2001/116*0301*, e13*2007/46*1167*, e1*2007/46*1614* |
| Published | 8 December 2023 |
Risk Description
The propellant in the front passenger airbag can deteriorate due to high humidity and temperature variations. In the event of an accident in which the airbag deploys, this could result in fragments from the inflator casing coming loose and injuring the vehicle’s occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Passenger car/van