REC-001406

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2015–2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, SCIROCCO, TIGUAN, PASSAT, TRANSPORTER, MULTIVAN

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Volkswagen Group Australia

Recall date: 11 April 2017

Defect

Variations in the mixture ratio of the airbag propellant may prevent the airbag and/or the belt tensioner from deploying in the event of an accident.

Hazard

If the airbag or the belt tensioners are not deployed correctly in an accident, the risk of injury increases.

Remedy

A letter is being sent to affected owners of the vehicles. For further information, customers can contact their local Volkswagen Authorised Service Centre or contact Volkswagen Customer Care on 1800 607 822.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Volkswagen Group Australia — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-001406