Airbag recall for VW Amarok’s sold between June and Sept 2026
The recall affects 291 Amarok vehicles in South Africa.
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced a recall of VW Amarok vehicles sold in South Africa from June to September of this year. The issue concerns the curtain airbag, which may not deploy fully in the event of a front or side impact. The recall impacts 291 vehicles in the country.
Pheto Ntaba, a spokesperson for the NCC, urges owners of the affected vehicles to take their cars to any approved VW Commercial Vehicles dealer for the replacement of the defective components. Volkswagen explains that a defective airbag is the cause of the recall, as it may not fully deploy in the event of an impact. Additionally, sharp-edged plastic components may become loose or remain in the airbag, potentially reducing protection for the front passenger.
VW advises consumers with these vehicles to immediately contact their local VW Commercial Vehicles dealer for an inspection and component replacement. All these procedures are carried out at no cost to the consumer.
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