Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: Air Bag Inflator May Explode or Deploy Improperly
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. An improper air bag deployment may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing their risk of injury…
Read the official notice →- Date
- 2022-07-27
- Country
- United States
- Brand
- Volkswagen
- Product
- AIR BAGS
- Units
- 1,216 affected
- Category
- Vehicles
- Source
- NHTSA
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What to do
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