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An official DVSA notice concerns VW - On certain vehicles the side airbag fitted in the seat (front left) may not have been correctly secured onto the seat frame.. On certain vehicles the side airbag fitted in the seat (front left) may not have been correctly secured onto the seat frame. Published 2023-12-20.
What to do now
Inspect the side airbag unit and where necessary remove and correctly reinstall the side airbag
Units affected
89
Recall number
R-2023-356
Official notice
2023-12-20
The hazard
The hazard
On certain vehicles the side airbag fitted in the seat (front left) may not have been correctly secured onto the seat frame.
How to check if you're affected
How to check if you're affected
Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.
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Where it was sold
The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.
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Company & contacts
Company & contacts
Brand: VW. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
Source & status
Source & status
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Documents, notices & source
See the official notice and source documents for full details.
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