VW recall: Airbag/belt tensioners may not trigger in event of an accident
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision
- What to do
- Contact a VW dealer to book the free repair. On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seatbelt pretensioner where necessary.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision
The fix
On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seatbelt pretensioner where necessary.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scirocco | 1 May 2016 | 31 Oct 2016 | 3,879 |
| Transporter | 1 May 2016 | 31 Oct 2016 | 3,879 |
| Crafter | 1 May 2016 | 31 Oct 2016 | 3,879 |
| Tiguan | 1 May 2016 | 31 Oct 2016 | 3,879 |
| Passat | 1 May 2016 | 31 Oct 2016 | 3,879 |
| Golf | 1 May 2016 | 31 Oct 2016 | 3,879 |
| Touran | 1 May 2016 | 31 Oct 2016 | 3,879 |
| UP! | 1 May 2016 | 31 Oct 2016 | 3,879 |
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 22 March 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.