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MK 6 Golf MY2009-2013, MK 6 Golf Cabriolet MY2012-2015, B6 Passat MY2010 and Passat CC MY2009-2016 (extended recall)

Official notice

18 Dec 2018

Last checked

18 Dec 2018

High riskACCC

An official ACCC notice concerns MK 6 Golf MY2009-2013, MK 6 Golf Cabriolet MY2012-2015, B6 Passat MY2010 and Passat CC MY2009-2016 (extended recall). In the event that a defective airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments may propel out through the airbag cushion, towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality. Published 2018-12-18.

What to do now

Volkswagen will be contacting affected consumers. Owners of affected vehicles can also contact the Volkswagen Recall Campaign Hotline on 1800 504 076 (Monday to Friday, 8.30am-8:00pm AEST) or visit: https://www.volkswagen.com.au/app/locals/find-dealer to arrange for a replacement airbag inflator free of charge. Consumers who are unsure whether they are affected can also use the Volkswagen VIN look-up/FAQ tool at https://www.volkswagen.com.au/app/locals/owners-service/airbag-safety-recall/ Alternatively, consumers can use their registration plate number to check if their vehicle is affected by visiting: http://www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au We also recommend you visit https://www.productsafety.gov.au/newsletter/subscribe to subscribe to receive updates about current and future recalls as they are published. Further information for consumers is available at: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/compulsory-takata-airbag-recall

Recall number

a2bf4bab-59f6-442d-953f-16071d1ecce3

Official notice

2018-12-18

The hazard

In the event that a defective airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments may propel out through the airbag cushion, towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.

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Affected products

Product 1

Recall extended 8 May 2019 to add Volkswagen MK6 Golf Cabriolet Volkswagen B6 Passat MY2010 Supplied between 19 August 2009 - 30 August 2011 2,349 vehicles affected Volkswagen Passat CC MY2009-2016 Supplied between 30 December 2008 - 22 June 2016 4,121 vehicles affected Volkswagen MK 6 Golf MY2009-2013 Supplied between 6 February 2009 - 30 August 2013 8,277 vehicles affected in Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory Volkswagen MK 6 Golf Cabriolet MY2012-2015 Supplied between 1 January 2012 - 1 January 2016 553 vehicles affected in Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory Driver and passenger front airbags

Risk / hazard

In the event that a defective airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments may propel out through the airbag cushion, towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

AU · Australia

Affected area 1

AU · Australia

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

HOME

Classification

General product safety

App estimate

high

Recall details

Recall number

a2bf4bab-59f6-442d-953f-16071d1ecce3

Classification

General product safety

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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