VW · Fox, Polo, Passat, Crafter

The airbag propellant may deteriorate over time. In the event of an accident this can lead to the release of fragments of the front airbag from the generator housing, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Published: 28 October 2022
Notifying authority: Poland
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/01485/22
Model: e1*2001/116*0301* (Fox, Type 5Z), e1*2001/116*0174* (e1*98/14*0174*00) (Polo, Type 9N), e1*2001/116*0307* (Passat, Type 3C), e1*2001/116*0301*##; e1*2001/116*0307*##

Classification

Category: Motor vehicles
Risk type: Injuries
Country of origin: Poland

Product description

Fox, Polo, Passat, Crafter (type: 5Z, 9N, 3C), Crafter (type 2E, 2F) equipped with Takata airbag