EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Van VW “T6” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0326/18
Summary
The front passenger airbag may have been folded incorrectly when it was manufactured. A small front-seat passenger may be insufficiently protected in the event of an accident where the airbag is deployed.
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Product
Van — VW
- Brand
- VW
- Name / model
- T6 · EC type-approval number: e1*2007/46*0130, e1*2001/116*0289, e1*2001/116*0220; Type: 7JO, 7HMA, 7HC
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Van
- Production dates: Vehicles produced between 9 November 2017 and 8 December 2017 are affected.
What is the risk?
- The front passenger airbag may have been folded incorrectly when it was manufactured. A small front-seat passenger may be insufficiently protected in the event of an accident where the airbag is deployed.
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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