Volkswagen Touran Side airbag gas generator canister may fail Recall

Reason for recall: For certain vehicles manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the gas generator housing may be damaged if a side airbag is deployed. If the airbag/s were deployed the gas generator could explode and dislodge small metal parts which could cause injury to the vehicle occupants.

Apr 6, 2016

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the dates of manufacture for the left and or right side airbags. Where a possibly affected airbag is found it will be replaced.

This issue affects Sharan & Touran, this particular recall is for the Touran.