Volkswagen Polo A5 MY2010-2014
Published 19 July 2019
Product
Volkswagen Polo A5 Model Years 2010-2014 Supplied between 1 December 2010 and 1 January 2015 Front driver side airbag inflators 2 759 affected vehicles This recall replaces and extends PRA2019/17531
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.
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