2002 Volkswagen Golf
- Affected
- 132
- Category
- Cars
- Campaign
- 69X3
- Supplier
- Volkswagen Group Australia Pty Ltd
The defect
The propellant in the drivers' side frontal TRW airbag inflator may degrade when exposed to long periods of high air humidity and temperature fluctuations.
The hazard
If exposed to long periods of high air humidity and temperature fluctuations, the airbag may deploy with too much force in a collision. This may result in metal shrapnel entering the vehicle cabin at high speed, striking vehicle occupants and potentially causing severe injury or death.
The remedy
Volkswagen Group Australia Pty Ltd is contacting all known owners of affected vehicles. Consumers should contact their nearest Volkswagen Dealer to arrange for inspection and repair.For further information, consumers can contact the toll-free Volkswagen Recall Campaign Hotline on 1800 504 076 (Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 8 pm AEST) or email recalls@myvw.com.au
What to do
- 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 132 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
- 2Contact Volkswagen Group Australia Pty Ltd to arrange inspection and repair.
- 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
- 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
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Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.