Volkswagen Polo A5 MY2010-2014 (Queensland, WA and NT only)
Published 6 May 2019
Product
Volkswagen A5 Polo MY2010-2014 Supplied between 1 January 2010 and 1 January 2015 in Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory only Front driver side airbags 1 656 vehicles affected This recall is superseded by PRA2019/17687
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.