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Volkswagen Fox (2007 – 2009)

airbag injury

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 Volkswagen Fox vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between May 2007 and May 2009.

Volkswagen recall code: 69DG
Affected models: Fox, Polo, Passat, Crafter (type: 5Z, 9N, 3C), Crafter (type 2E, 2F) equipped with Takata airbag
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 438,728

Source: Rapex Alert 43/2022 A12/01485/22

Type of alertSerious
Production period05/2007 - 05/2009
RiskInjury
Type/number of modele1*2001/116*0301*##; e1*2001/116*0307*##
Country of originGermany
Alert submitted byGermany
Measures taken by economic operatorsRecall of the product from end users
Products were found and measures were taken also inSee the source
Published by Rapex28/10/2022

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