VW Crafter recall: Takata front passenger airbag
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- On affected vehicles with passenger airbags from the manufacturer Takata in the event of an accident with airbag activation the passenger airbag gas generator housing may burst and produce fragments.
- What to do
- Contact a VW dealer to book the free repair. : Replace the passenger’s airbag on affected vehicles.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
On affected vehicles with passenger airbags from the manufacturer Takata in the event of an accident with airbag activation the passenger airbag gas generator housing may burst and produce fragments.
The fix
: Replace the passenger’s airbag on affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crafter | 18 Oct 2011 | 18 Jul 2016 | 180 |
| Crafter | 10 Feb 2012 | 25 Jul 2016 | 116 |
| Crafter | 26 Jul 2011 | 14 Jul 2016 | 108 |
| Crafter | 6 Feb 2012 | 13 Aug 2015 | 62 |
| Crafter | 18 Aug 2011 | 9 Jun 2016 | 53 |
| Crafter | 11 Apr 2008 | 12 Jun 2015 | 23 |
| Crafter | 2 Oct 2014 | 2 Oct 2014 | 1 |
| Crafter | 13 Feb 2014 | 13 Feb 2014 | 1 |
| Crafter | 18 May 2006 | 22 Jan 2014 | 1,202 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 4 July 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.