VW Polos, Taigos recalled due to faulty airbag
The National Consumer Commission has announced the recall of selected Volkswagen models over a faulty airbag.
According to Volkswagen Group South Africa, 142 VW Polo vehicles and eight VW Taigo vehicles need to be fixed.
In a media statement on Thursday, NCC said the recall was mainly 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.”
The cars were sold between 20 December 2022, while one Polo and 8 Taigo vehicles were available for sale from 29 January 2024.
"Affected consumers are advised to deactivate the front passenger airbag, refrain from using the front passenger seat, submit their vehicle to any VWSA-approved dealer for a check and, if necessary, replacement of the affected components,” the NCC said.
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