B7 Passat MY2011-2015
Published 19 February 2019
Product
Volkswagen B7 Passat Model Years 2011-2015 Supplied between 1 June 2010 - 1 January 2016 4 333 vehicles affected in Northern Territory, Queensland and Western Australia. Driver front airbags
Why it was recalled
Airbag inflator: As it gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade. If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure.
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.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.