Volkswagen — recall
Automotive · Japan · 2025-06-13
Volkswagen was recalled in Japan on 2025-06-13. In the filter mesh inside the front passenger airbag inflator (inflation device), due to an improper manufacturing process, some have a high mesh density. As a result, when the airbag deploys, the pressure inside the inflator increases, which may cause the in…
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2025-06-13 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group Japan K.K. |
| Models affected | Polo 1.0/70kW, etc. |
| Units affected | 14 |
| Defect | In the filter mesh inside the front passenger airbag inflator (inflation device), due to an improper manufacturing process, some have a high mesh density. As a result, when the airbag deploys, the pressure inside the inflator increases, which may cause the inflator container to rupture and metal fragments to scatter, potentially injuring occupants. |
| Recall number | 外-4038 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
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