Volkswagen Eos MY2010-2014, Passat MY2011-2015, Golf MK6 MY2009-2013 and Golf MK6 Cabriolet MY2012-2015
Published 10 June 2019
Product
Volkswagen Eos Model Years 2010-2014 Supplied between 1 January 2009 and 1 January 2015 572 affected vehicles in Queensland, Western Australia and Northern Territory Volkswagen Passat Model Years 2011-2015 Supplied between 1 January 2010 and 1 January 2016 8 633 affected vehicles affected in Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory Volkswagen Golf MK6 Model Years 2009-2013 Supplied between 1 December 2009 and 1 January 2014 16 714 affected vehicles affected in Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory Volkswagen Golf MK6 Cabriolet Model Years 2012-2015 Supplied between 1 December 2012 and 1 January 2016 1 673 affected vehicles affected in Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory Front driver side airbag inflators
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.