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Volkswagen Eos, Golf, Passat recalled for Takata airbags

James Wong

Journalist

VW has added a trio of its previous-generation cars to the Takata recall list.

Volkswagen Australia has initiated its recall for the older-generation Eos, Golf and Passat model lines as part of the ongoing Takata airbag campaign.

This particular notice involves vehicles with potentially faulty driver's side inflators, which like other Takata airbags can have degraded propellant if exposed to high temperatures and humidity over time.

Should the vehicle be involved in a collision that triggers the airbag, the metal inflator housing could rupture when deployed, sending metal fragments into the cabin.

If the condition occurs, it poses a serious risk of injury, even death, to the vehicle's occupants.

Affected model lines are as follows:

VIN lists for the Eos, Golf and Passat are attached to their respective nameplate.

Owners of the recalled Volkswagen models will be contacted by the company's local division to arrange the inspection and replacement of their airbag, free of charge.

For more information, contact 1800 504 076, or use Volkswagen's VIN look-up tool.

The Takata airbag recall affects more than 100 million vehicles and nearly 20 automotive brands around the world. Globally, there have been 20 deaths linked to the scandal, and 230 serious injuries.One Australian motorist lost their life to a faulty Takata airbag in July 2017, one month after another Australian driver was seriously injured.In February 2018, the recall of vehicles affected by the faulty Takata airbags was made compulsory under law, with affected manufacturers required to replace all defective airbags by the end of 2020.
The ACCC added some 1.1 million vehicles to the compulsory recall last year. According to the Australian Government, the risk of a defective Takata airbag rupturing may arise between 6 and 25 years after it is installed in a vehicle.In areas of high heat and humidity, the risk of rupture may arise between 6 and 9 years. Concerned owners can check if their vehicle needs a new inflator at www.IsMyAirbagSafe.com.au
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