As described by EU Safety Gate (RAPEX): Beetle, New Beetle, EOS + EOS GP, Fox, Golf A6 + Cabrio + Plus, Passat B6 + B7 + CC, Polo Vivo + A04
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Reported risk: Das Treibmittel im Fahrerairbag kann sich im Laufe der Zeit zersetzen. Wenn die Airbags auslösen, können Fragmente des Gasgenerators die Fahrzeuginsassen verletzen. Das Produkt entspricht nicht der Verordnung über die Genehmigung und Marktüberwachung von Kraftfahrzeugen und ihren Anhängern sowie von Systemen, Bauteilen und selbstständigen technischen Einheiten, die für solche Fahrzeuge bestimmt sind.
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Product Name (original English): Beetle, New Beetle, EOS + EOS GP, Fox, Golf A6 + Cabrio + Plus, Passat B6 + B7 + CC, Polo Vivo + A04
Risk Description (original English): The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it can result in fragments from the inflator injuring the vehicle's occupants.
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