{
  "id": 12160986,
  "title": "Airbag recall for VW Amarok’s sold between June and Sept 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/airbag-recall-for-vw-amaroks-sold-between-june-and-sept-2026",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-05T13:45:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/1166235-2/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nPheto 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.\n\nVW 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.",
  "summary": "The recall affects 291 Amarok vehicles in South Africa.",
  "key_points": [
    "VW Amarok recall for faulty curtain airbags in SA",
    "291 vehicles affected from June to September 2026",
    "Owners must replace defective components at no cost"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}