Passat, Crafter, Fox, Polo
Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/01892/20 |
| Brand | VW |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | Type-approval numbers: e1*2001/116*0307*, e1*2007/46*1619*, e1*2001/116*0301*, e1*2001/116*0510*, Types: 3C, SZ, 5Z, 6R |
| Published | 25 December 2020 |
Risk Description
The vehicles affected may have been fitted with Takata gas generators which could allow the ingress of moisture and thus result in the degradation of the propellant. If the airbag deploys, this could cause the gas generator to burst, causing metal parts to enter the vehicle's interior, causing injuries to the occupants of the vehicle.
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
Vehicles equipped with Takata airbags with ammonium nitrate gas generators.