VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN, PASSAT CC (2015–2016)

Published 2019-11-27

What the hazard is

The faulty condenser can result in either of the following consequences 1. deactivation of the airbag. If the airbag system is switched off, the airbag warning lamp will illuminate. 2. inadvertent activation of airbags or seatbelt pretensioners. The control unit may interpret the faulty condenser as a crash signal (faulty front crash detection), which could cause the airbag(s) and/or seatbelt pretensioner(s) to be triggered incorrectly. If the airbag is deactivated or is inadvertently activated, this increases the risk of an accident and injury to the vehicle occupants and other road users.

What to do

Volkswagen will contact affected consumers to organise repairs of affected vehicles, free of charge. Owners of affected vehicles can also contact the Volkswagen Recall Campaign Hotline on 1800 504 076 (Monday to Friday, 8.30am-8pm AEST) or visit https://www.volkswagen.com.au/app/locals/find-dealer to arrange a repair.

Defect

A faulty condenser may have been fitted inside the airbag control unit.

Read the official notice on vehiclerecalls.gov.au

Data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au. autozoo is an independent service. A repair under a recall is free to the owner.