NATIONAL NEWS - The National Consumer Commission (NCC) informs consumers about the recall of Chrysler 300C and Audi A3 vehicles as notified by Stellantis South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
Chrysler 300C
Stellantis South Africa is recalling 1213 (one thousand, two hundred and thirteen) Chrysler 300C. According to the supplier, the recall follows defective Takata airbags.
The affected vehicles were made available from 2006 to 2010 and distributed nationwide.
On the affected vehicles, the driver airbag inflator may rupture during the airbag deployment phase. This could result in metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the occupant or occupants of the vehicle.
Audi A3 vehicles
Audi South Africa, a division of Volkswagen of South Africa (Pty) Ltd, informed the NCC that the recall is due to the Takata gas generator of the front driver airbag. The propellant in the gas generator may age due to moisture ingress and restrict the function of the driver airbag.
If the propellant ages and the airbag deploys, the gas generator housing may burst. This may result in small metal parts becoming dislodged from the housing and potentially injuring a vehicle occupant.
According to the supplier, the two affected vehicles are grey imports which were not imported by Audi SA.
Owners of the affected vehicles are urged to take their vehicles to the nearest authorised dealership. The necessary repair work will be carried out at no cost to the consumer.
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