PRA number
2019/17531
Campaign number
69Q7
Published date
Product description
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This recall is superseded by PRA2019/17687
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This recall is superseded by PRA2019/17687
Reasons the product is 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.
The hazards to consumers
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.
What consumers should do
Volkswagen will be contacting affected consumers. Owners of affected vehicles can also contact the Volkswagen Recall Campaign Hotline on 1800 504 076 (Monday to Friday, 8.30am-8pm AEST) or visit: https://www.volkswagen.com.au/app/locals/find-dealer to arrange for a replacement airbag inflator free of charge.
Consumers who are unsure whether they are affected can also use the Volkswagen VIN look-up/FAQ tool at https://www.volkswagen.com.au/app/locals/owners-service/airbag-safety-r…
Alternatively, consumers can use their registration plate number to check if their vehicle is affected by visiting: http://www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au
We also recommend you visit https://www.productsafety.gov.au/newsletter/subscribe to subscribe to receive updates about current and future recalls as they are published.
Further information for consumers is available at: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/compulsory-takata-airbag-recall
Consumers who are unsure whether they are affected can also use the Volkswagen VIN look-up/FAQ tool at https://www.volkswagen.com.au/app/locals/owners-service/airbag-safety-r…
Alternatively, consumers can use their registration plate number to check if their vehicle is affected by visiting: http://www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au
We also recommend you visit https://www.productsafety.gov.au/newsletter/subscribe to subscribe to receive updates about current and future recalls as they are published.
Further information for consumers is available at: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/compulsory-takata-airbag-recall
Traders who sold this product
Authorised Volkswagen dealers
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
