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The National Consumer Commission (NCC) issued a statement yesterday, June 12, confirming the recall of 142 Volkswagen Polo vehicles and eight Volkswagen Taigo vehicles, as notified by Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the NCC statement, the recall is due to a faulty part in the gas generators of the front passenger airbag module.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“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, 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 statement explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The statement added: “According to the supplier, 141 Polo vehicles were made available for sale nationally from 20 December 2022, while one Polo and eight Taigo vehicles were made available for sale from 29 January 2024.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The statement further urged consumers to take the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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