recall information
Recall number
REC-006378
Campaign number
69F0
Original published date
make and model information
Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
Tiguan
Variants
Allspace
Year range
2018 - 2019
Affected units
86
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
Due to a manufacturing issue, the right and/or left curtain airbag/s may be fitted with a faulty gas generator. As a result, the airbags may not deploy as intended.
What are the hazards?
In the event of airbag deployment during an accident, the curtain airbag/s may not provide adequate protection for vehicle occupants which could increase the risk of injury or death.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Volkswagen Group Australia to schedule an appointment with their nearest authorised Volkswagen dealership to have the work carried out, free of charge.
Supplier details
Volkswagen Group Australia Pty Ltd
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
Volkswagen Group Australia
Contact phone
1800 504 076
Contact email
recalls@myvw.com.au
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
