This can cause a tear in the electrical cable that controls the driver's airbag. If this happens, a warning light would illuminate, but the safety device would not deploy in a crash. VW is still ...

Why it matters: Volkswagen ... explosive Takata airbag inflators via Consumer Affairs. This defect poses a serious risk of injury or death from metal fragments during airbag deployment.

If that happens, the airbag will not shut off and will deploy in the event of a collision. Such a scenario could greatly increase the risk of serious child injury. As a remedy, Volkswagen ...