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An official DVSA notice concerns VW - Side airbag gas generator canister may fail. Side airbag gas generator canister may fail Published 2016-04-06.
What to do now
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the dates of manufacture for the left and or right side airbags. Where a possibly affected airbag is found it will be replaced.
Units affected
38
Recall number
R-2016-065
Official notice
2016-04-06
The hazard
The hazard
Side airbag gas generator canister may fail
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
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
Recall details
Recall details
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Units affected
Classification
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Documents, notices & source
See the official notice and source documents for full details.
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