POLO, FOX
Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/01438/22 |
| Brand | Volkswagen |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | e1*2001/116*0174*##, e1*2001/116*0301*## |
| Published | 21 October 2022 |
Risk Description
The propellant may deteriorate over time due to heat cycles and exposure to moisture. If the airbag is deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst and metal fragments could pass through the cushion material causing injury to occupants. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in 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: 31/08/2022
Product Description
VW POLO, FOX equipped with TAKATA airbag