PRA number
2018/17197
Campaign number
69Q7
Published date
Product description
Recall extended 8 May 2019 to add Volkswagen MK6 Golf Cabriolet
Volkswagen B6 Passat MY2010
Supplied between 19 August 2009 - 30 August 2011
2,349 vehicles affected
Volkswagen Passat CC MY2009-2016
Supplied between 30 December 2008 - 22 June 2016
4,121 vehicles affected
Volkswagen MK 6 Golf MY2009-2013
Supplied between 6 February 2009 - 30 August 2013
8,277 vehicles affected in Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory
Volkswagen MK 6 Golf Cabriolet MY2012-2015
Supplied between 1 January 2012 - 1 January 2016
553 vehicles affected in Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory
Driver and passenger front airbags
Volkswagen B6 Passat MY2010
Supplied between 19 August 2009 - 30 August 2011
2,349 vehicles affected
Volkswagen Passat CC MY2009-2016
Supplied between 30 December 2008 - 22 June 2016
4,121 vehicles affected
Volkswagen MK 6 Golf MY2009-2013
Supplied between 6 February 2009 - 30 August 2013
8,277 vehicles affected in Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory
Volkswagen MK 6 Golf Cabriolet MY2012-2015
Supplied between 1 January 2012 - 1 January 2016
553 vehicles affected in Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory
Driver and passenger front airbags
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-8:00pm 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
Dates available for sale
-
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
