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An official DVSA notice concerns VW - Unintentional airbag deployment. Unintentional airbag deployment Published 2015-02-15.
What to do now
Recall vehicle check if vehicle is affected and replace the control unit as required.
Units affected
526
Recall number
R-2014-176
Official notice
2015-02-15
The hazard
The hazard
Unintentional airbag deployment
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
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Phone
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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