Volkswagen Up! Side airbag diagnostic function disabled Recall
Recall affects Volkswagen UP!
Reason for recall: Some vehicles may be fitted with airbag control units with incorrect parameters programmed. On these vehicles the diagnostic function for the side crash sensors is deactivated resulting in potential faults not being recognised and the airbag warning not illuminating.
When was it announced?
May 3, 2013
What action are Volkswagen taking?
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to re programme the airbag control unit.
Does this affect your Up!?
This issue affects UP!, this particular recall is for the Up!.