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Saturday, 14 May 2016

UK RECALL #10 - Volkswagen follows its other brands in recalling models for Gas Can airbag failure.

Vehicle Details

Reference :R/2016/065
Manufacturer Ref :69L9 
Make:VW
Model :Sharan & Touran
Launch Date :06/04/2016
Numbers Involved :38
Build Start Date :23/01/2015
Build End Date :28/01/2015 

Recall Details

Concern :SIDE AIRBAG GAS GENERATOR CANISTER MAY FAIL
Description :For certain vehicles manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the gas generator housing may be damaged if a side airbag is deployed. If the airbag/s were deployed, the gas generator could explode and dislodge small metal parts which could cause injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedial Action :Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the dates of manufacture for the left and or right side airbags. Where a possibly affected airbag is found it will be replaced.
Vehicle Id :WVWZZZ7NZFV030164 to WVWZZZ7NZFV030750
WVWZZZ7NZFV030164 to WVWZZZ7NZFV030750

Other Vehicles Affected (Click the vehicle to perform an extended search)

  • VW - TOURAN
  • VW - SHARAN

UK RECALL #9 - Seat recalls the Alhambra for side airbag gas generator failure, the same as Audi and Skoda.

Vehicle Details

Reference :R/2016/064
Manufacturer Ref :69M2 
Make:SEAT
Model :Alhambra
Launch Date :06/04/2016
Numbers Involved :35
Build Start Date :27/01/2015
Build End Date :28/01/2015 

Recall Details

Concern :SIDE AIRBAG GAS GENERATOR CANISTER MAY FAIL
Description :For certain vehicles manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the gas generator housing may be damaged if a side airbag is deployed. If the airbag/s were deployed, the gas generator could explode and dislodge small metal parts which could cause injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedial Action :Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the dates of manufacture for the left and or right side airbags. Where a possibly affected airbag is found it will be replaced.
Vehicle Id :VSSZZZ7NZFV515832 to VSSZZZ7NZFV516114

Other Vehicles Affected (Click the vehicle to perform an extended search)

  • SEAT - ALHAMBRA