EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car VW “Atlas” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01844/21
Summary
The condensation drainage ducts on the air-conditioning housing were not punched through, this prevents condensation from flowing through the condensation duct as intended, thus allowing it to enter the vehicle’s interior. Condensation could enter the airbag control unit and lead to a malfunction, such as its accidental triggering. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the…
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Product
Passenger car — VW
- Brand
- VW
- Name / model
- Atlas · Der Atlas (VW416) hat keine EU
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car
- Production dates: 20.05.2020 - 4.03.2021
What is the risk?
- The condensation drainage ducts on the air-conditioning housing were not punched through, this prevents condensation from flowing through the condensation duct as intended, thus allowing it to enter the vehicle’s interior. Condensation could enter the airbag control unit and lead to a malfunction, such as its accidental triggering. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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