Recall 2018316

The issue

On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag could explode if the vehicle is involved in a collision that warrants an airbag deployment. If this occurs, sharp metal fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, which would increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the driver frontal airbag inflator.

Description (français)

Sur certains véhicules, le coussin gonflable frontal du conducteur pourrait exploser si le véhicule est impliqué dans une collision qui justifie le déploiement du coussin gonflable. Si cela se produisait, des fragments de métal pointus pourraient être propulsés vers les occupants du véhicule, ce qui augmenterait les risques de blessures. Correction: Les concessionnaires devront remplacer le dispositif de gonflement du coussin gonflable frontal du conducteur.

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Vehicles covered

Model years in this recall

NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.

Other recalls for the same models

The same models in recall campaigns from NHTSA, Transport Canada, the EU Safety Gate and the Dutch RDW.

All recalls for this model: Volkswagen Eurovan