US EditionVW Warns Nearly 17,000 Owners To Stop Using Passenger Seat
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VW Warns Nearly 17,000 Owners To Stop Using Passenger Seat
Impacted models include the VW Polo, Passat, Taigo, ID.7, ID.7 Tourer, and ID.Buzz. VW says a faulty gas generator in the airbag can cause the airbag housing to burst. The company is not aware of any injuries or fatalities caused by the airbag fault. Airbags are a vital part of any vehicle’s safety system, quietly standing by to protect us the very moment they are called upon. But when something goes wrong, the consequences can be severe. Just a…
Warning is very important for drivers. Nearly 100,000 cars are recharged in service. It has been found that aircraft that should protect us in a possible impact can explode at chance and kill. We are talking about more models and popular brands.
2.5 million vehicles are affected in France by the government's recent reminder of their Takata airbags. Takata recalls following a risk of accidents Installed between 1998 and 2016 on millions of cars from some 30 different manufacturers, Takata airbags have serious failures, which in the past have led to several accidents, including several fatalities (18 in France, mainly in the departments and regions of Outre-Mer). To prevent a new accident…
Volkswagen calls back 16,510 cars worldwide. The reason is a faulty passenger airbag, which becomes an explosion risk in the event of accidents. Both electric and combustion vehicles are affected.
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