MK 6 Golf MY2009-2013, MK 6 Golf Cabriolet MY2012-2015, B6 Passat MY2010 and Passat CC MY2009-2016 (extended recall)
Published 18 December 2018
Product
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
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.