The National Consumer Commission (NCC) hereby confirms the recall of 142 (One hundred and forty-two) Volkswagen Polo vehicles and 8 (eight) Volkswagen Taigo vehicles, as notified by Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA).

The recall is 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 in a statement by the NCC, 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.

According to the supplier, 141 Polo vehicles were made available for sale nationally from 20 December 2022, while one (1) Polo and eight (8) Taigo vehicles were made available for sale from 29 January 2024.

Affected consumers are advised to take the following steps:

1. Deactivate the front passenger airbag.
2. Refrain from using the front passenger seat.
3. Submit their vehicle to any VWSA-approved dealer for a check and, if necessary, replacement of the affected components.

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