Fox, Polo, Passat, Crafter
Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/01485/22 |
| Brand | VW |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Poland |
| Country of Origin | Poland |
| Model Number | e1*2001/116*0301* (Fox, Type 5Z), e1*2001/116*0174* (e1*98/14*0174*00) (Polo, Type 9N), e1*2001/116*0307* (Passat, Type 3C), e1*2001/116*0301*##; e1*2001/116*0307*## |
| Published | 28 October 2022 |
Risk Description
The airbag propellant may deteriorate over time. In the event of an accident this can lead to the release of fragments of the front airbag from the generator housing, increasing the risk of injury. 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
Fox, Polo, Passat, Crafter (type: 5Z, 9N, 3C), Crafter (type 2E, 2F) equipped with Takata airbag