Multivan and Caravelle MY2008-2015
Published 19 February 2019
Product
Volkswagen Multivan and Caravelle MY2008 - 2015 Supplied between 30 June 2007 - 01 Jan 2016 Driver side airbags only 4 536 vehicles affected.
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.