recall information
Recall number
REC-006189
Campaign number
69DW
Original published date
make and model information
Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
Crafter
Year range
2016
Affected units
76
Variant applicability
All variants within this model
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
Note: This is an extension of REC-001676.
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If the vehicle has been exposed to high temperatures and humidity fluctuations over a long period the airbag inflator propellant may degrade. If the vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the front passenger airbag, the airbag inflator may explode/rupture.
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If the vehicle has been exposed to high temperatures and humidity fluctuations over a long period the airbag inflator propellant may degrade. If the vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the front passenger airbag, the airbag inflator may explode/rupture.
What are the hazards?
Metal fragments from the airbag inflator may propel out through the airbag cushion towards vehicle occupants, causing serious injury or death.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Volkswagen Group Australia Pty Ltd and are asked to arrange with their nearest authorised Volkswagen dealership to have the work carried out free of charge.
Supplier details
Volkswagen Group Australia Pty Ltd
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
Volkswagen Group Australia
Contact phone
1800 504 076
Contact email
recalls@myvw.com.au
Contact website
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
