Safety concerns: Volkswagen recalls Polo and Taigo vehicles

The Volkswagen Group South Africa has recalled over 100 of its vehicles due to safety concerns. 

The National Consumer Commissioner (NCC) confirmed the recall of 142 Volkswagen Polos and eight Volkswagen Taigo vehicles by the manufacturer. 

The recall is due to a faulty part in the gas generators of the front passenger airbag module. 

What does this mean?

In the event of an accident, the deployment of the front airbag may reduce the protective effect of the front passenger airbag, increasing the 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 NCC said. 

According to the supplier, 141 Polo vehicles were made available for sale nationally from  December 20, 2022, while one Polo and eight Taigo vehicles were made available for sale from  January 29, 2024.

Affected consumers are advised to take the following steps:

• Deactivate the front passenger airbag.

• Refrain from using the front passenger seat.

• Submit their vehicle to any Volkswagen Group South Africa-approved dealer for a check and, if necessary, replacement of the affected components.

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