Recall affects 119 vehicles supplied September 1-April 26
Owners of the latest model Caddy light commercial vehicles can expect a call from manufacturer Volkswagen about side airbags, if they don’t make their own calls first.
The potential fault affects vans supplied between September 1 and April 26, the recall notice.
“On Caddy vehicles of a limited production period, the front backrest padding may have been fitted incorrectly,” the notice reads.
“In the event of a collision, the side airbags may not adequately deploy.
The front side airbags may not provide the vehicle occupants with adequate protection and increase the risk of injury in the event of an accident.”
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Volkswagen will be contacting affected consumers. Owners of affected vehicles can also contact the Volkswagen Recall Campaign Hotline on 1800 504 076 (Monday to Friday, 8.30am-8pm AEST) or visit its dealer search facility here.
The VIN numbers of vehicles involved can be found here.