VW recalls Golf, e-Golf, Golf Variant, Passat, Scirocco, Sportsvan, Tiguan, Touran, Up, e-Up, Amarok, Transporter

April 12, 2017

Volkswagen Ireland is carrying out a voluntary recall of certain models of the Golf, e-Golf, Golf Variant, Passat, Scirocco, Sportsvan, Tiguan, Touran, Up, e-Up, Amarok, Transporter manufactured between 29/07/2016 and 03/11/2016.

Volkswagen have been informed by one of their suppliers that, as the result of a change in the production process, their airbag and belt tensioner igniters were manufactured without strict adherence to the prescribed tolerances over a certain period. As a result the airbag or seat belt may not work correctly in the case of an accident.

There are 57 affected vehicles in Ireland.

What to do

Volkswagen Ireland will be writing directly to those owners involved in the recall to arrange to have their vehicles checked. The letter will advise you to contact your nearest authorised Volkswagen Service Centre who will carry out the check and if needed the rectification, free of charge.

You can also contact Volkswagen Ireland directly on: 1850 812 761.

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