Passat, Polo
Injuries Motor vehicles Other types of alerts
| Alert Number | INFO/00087/21 |
| Brand | Volkswagen |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | e1*2001/116*0307*##, e1*2001/116*0510*##, Types: 3C, 6R |
| Published | 9 April 2021 |
Risk Description
The propellant used in the airbag inflator may experience a material alteration over time due to degradation occurring after prolonged exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures and high-temperature cycling. In the event of an airbag being deployed, the excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the occupants.
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 SDI propellant generators from the Takata production plants Monclova 2 and Freiberg.