Volkswagen $VOW3 (+2,74 %) has pulled the ripcord and is recalling up to 16,500 vehicles due to a potential defect in the front passenger airbags. A spokesperson for the company expressed optimism and emphasized that the actual number of vehicles affected may be lower, as many of the vehicles have only recently rolled off the production line and may still be in the process of being delivered. This means that not all recall letters have been sent out to customers yet, which could alleviate the situation somewhat. Nevertheless, accident researcher Markus Egelhaaf from Dekra issues an urgent warning: it is advisable not to sit in the passenger seat until the problem has been clarified. After all, the airbag is a central component of the restraint system, which is crucial for the complete protection of the occupants.
In the USA, Worldline is facing $WLN (-9,73 %) is facing investigations following serious allegations of so-called "dirty payments". A spokesperson for the company confirmed to the Swedish daily newspaper "Dagens Nyheter" that the relevant authorities are taking the allegations very seriously. In a conversation with a high-ranking manager at Worldline, critical issues were raised, in particular the handling of high-risk customers and measures to combat fraud. These developments have caused quite a stir on the Paris stock exchange: the share price plummeted by 38 percent on Wednesday. Although there was a small recovery on Thursday, the share price fell again on Friday morning, further exacerbating the worrying situation for the company.
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