Newest Air Bag Recall

**Umai Naa!!** · 10-03-2018, 10:30 PM

At some point there will be a list of affected part numbers released, so if you do infact have an airbag that falls within range, it'll be up to you to chase it up.

**Ozsko** · 11-03-2018, 10:51 PM

Originally Posted by frantic

This is where you’ve missed the point , a model like golf, comes standard with several different trim options . So if you fit a golf R wheel, to a tdi, it’s still adr compliant as they all hook up to the same sensor sets. And quite possibly have the same airbag and activator inside.
As far as recording the change, put down model x was refitted with abc airbag and wheel cover style 35.

Give them a call and ask them and get back to us with their answer.

**theresanothersteve** · 12-03-2018, 07:29 AM

Originally Posted by frantic

This is where you’ve missed the point , a model like golf, comes standard with several different trim options . So if you fit a golf R wheel, to a tdi, it’s still adr compliant as they all hook up to the same sensor sets. And quite possibly have the same airbag and activator inside.
As far as recording the change, put down model x was refitted with abc airbag and wheel cover style 35.

While your logic is simple and should make sense, it's actually no longer compliant. If you change a component for a different specced version you loose compliance, even if the new component is compliant in another similar vehicle. Compliance is for the vehicle and fitted parts that left the factory.

**Rocket36** · 12-03-2018, 10:22 AM

Loose compliance. As opposed to tight compliance?

You don't lose compliance by changing a steering wheel to a steering wheel that is compliant in another model the same as yours. I.e. Golf to Golf.

**Ozsko** · 12-03-2018, 10:48 AM

Stop the arguing and give them a call, job done. Let us know what they say and we can all sleep better, actually I won't lose sleep because my car is not affected and it has the supplied steering wheel.

**kamold** · 12-03-2018, 10:50 AM

I've emailed them with a part number and serial number.
Will post their response.

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**kamold** · 12-03-2018, 04:53 PM

From VW:
"I have been in touch with my Parts department, however unfortunately, I have been advised that in order to answer your enquiry, we will need to wait until the list of affected vehicles is released, so that we are then able to compare the Part number you have provided.

At this stage, I have not been given an estimated time to expect this list, so I would encourage you to touch base with Volkswagen Group Australia again in the near future."

**theresanothersteve** · 13-03-2018, 07:13 AM

Originally Posted by Rocket36

Loose compliance. As opposed to tight compliance?

You don't lose compliance by changing a steering wheel to a steering wheel that is compliant in another model the same as yours. I.e. Golf to Golf.

If your logic was correct you could replace the 110KW motor with R36 running gear and still be complaint.

No, compliance means as it left the factory.

**theresanothersteve** · 13-03-2018, 07:21 AM

Think of it this way...

Cars are not tested to make sure they comply with Australian Design Rules, the manufacturer certifies they comply. So, in this case, VW certifies that the steering wheel and airbag are compliant. When someone swaps the wheel and airbag the certification no longer applies. It's a different wheel and VW cannot guarantee the installation is correct. To maintain compliance with the ADRs the new installation will need to be certified.

It seems a bit silly when the replacement part is just from an up specced model, the part should be compliant. But it's not, including because VW has no control over the quality of the part (was it new or come from a wreck) or how it was installed.