Volkswagen will recall around 5 million vehicles in China due to faulty airbags

Almaty. September 15. Silkroadnews – Volkswagen will recall around 5 million vehicles in China due to faulty airbags, the British newspaper “Independent” reported.
“Volkswagen and its Chinese joint ventures FAW-Volkswagen and SAIC Volkswagen will recall 4.86 million vehicles in China due to potential issues with Takata Corp air bags, a blow to the carmaker in the world’s largest auto market,” the report said.
The recall is said to be the largest in history, which can lead to bankruptcy of the Japanese manufacturer of airbags.
“The recall comes after Chinese watchdogs asked the German car manufacturer, as well as General Motors and Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz, to recall vehicles with Takata air bags earlier this year. Official Chinese estimates show more than 20 million cars in China had air bags made by Takata, which have been linked to at least 16 deaths and 180 injuries globally. The airbags have the potential to explode with too much force and spray shrapnel,” the publication reads.
It is reported that Volkswagen China will recall 103 573 vehicles, FAW-Volkswagen - 2.35 million vehicles and SAIC Volkswagen - 2.4 million vehicles and the recall will take place from March next year until 2019.
Together with its Chinese partners Volkswagen will replace the airbags on the recalled cars.
According to the publication, Volkswagen, which also owns the Audi brand, is not the only automaker affected by the problems with Takata airbags.
As of the end of this June, 24 out of 37 automakers recalled 10.59 million vehicles. Another five of them planned to recall 1.26 million cars.
Last year, Volkswagen delivered 3.98 million vehicles to China, which was a 12.2% growth compared to 2015, and became the biggest foreign automaker in the country.