Published on 28. 10. 2022
Problem 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 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
This notification is purely informative for the vehicle type you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of this type. For more detailed information on possible recalls for your vehicle, please contact an authorised workshop (see below at "What the owner should do?").
If you read about a recall that you think may affect your car, you should make immediate contact with a Volkswagen dealer or workshop that’s been officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details.
If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
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