MY2007-2009 Volkswagen Polo A4 and MY2008-2015 Volkswagen Transporter
Published 30 August 2018
Product
A4 Polo MY2007-2009 Driver's airbag inflator 4 253 vehicles Transporter MY2008-2015 Driver's airbag inflator 13 717 vehicles
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.