Volkswagen Group South Africa has recalled 150 of its Polo and Taigo vehicles.
PICTURE: VW SAIn a statement, VW informed the National Consumer Commission
that the recall is due to a faulty part in the gas generators of the front
passenger airbag module.
‘’In the event of an accident with deployment of the front
airbag, there may be a reduced protective effect by the front passenger airbag
and an increased risk of injury to the passenger. Furthermore, the gas
generator housing may burst, or components of the gas generator housing may
come loose and cause serious or deadly injuries to vehicle occupants.’’
According to the supplier, 141 Polo vehicles were made
available for sale nationally from 20 December 2022, while one Polo and eight
Taigo vehicles were made available for sale from 29 January 2024.
PICTURE: VW SAAffected consumers are advised to take the following steps:
1. Deactivate
the front passenger airbag.
2. Refrain
from using the front passenger seat.
3. Submit their vehicle to any VWSA approved dealer for a check and, if necessary, replacement of the affected components.
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) in May announced a sweeping recall of several vehicle models in South Africa, mostly due to safety defects. The affected brands included Jeep, Chrysler, Citroën, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen, and Volvo, with issues ranging from defective airbags to faulty batteries and braking systems. Volkswagen has also conducted major airbag-related recalls, including one in the U.S. covering more than 114 000 vehicles with Takata inflators that risk exploding due to propellant degradation.
Done by: Mitchum George
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