Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V045000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V045000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2015 volkswagen tiguan vehicles manufactured january 15, 2015, to january 21, 2015, and 2015 audi q5 vehicles manufactured january 13, 2015, to february 3, 2015 Includes 734 affected units, Seat-Mounted Air Bag Inflators May Rupture, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015 volkswagen tiguan vehicles manufactured january 15, 2015, to january 21, 2015, and 2015 audi q5 vehicles manufactured january 13, 2015, to february 3, 2015

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 volkswagen tiguan vehicles manufactured january 15, 2015, to january 21, 2015, and 2015 audi q5 vehicles manufactured january 13, 2015, to february 3, 2015. the affected vehicles are equipped with driver and front seat passenger seat-mounted air bag inflators that may rupture in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side air bag modules, free of charge. the recall began july 7, 2016. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 or volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 69m1 (for audi) and 69l9 (for vw).

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V045000
Report Received Date: 2016-01-28T00:00:00
Subject: Seat-mounted air bag inflators may rupture
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 734

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 69M1 Audi - 69L9 VW
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 volkswagen tiguan vehicles manufactured january 15, 2015, to january 21, 2015, and 2015 audi q5 vehicles manufactured january 13, 2015, to february 3, 2015. the affected vehicles are equipped with driver and front seat passenger seat-mounted air bag inflators that may rupture in the event of a crash.
Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of a seat-mounted air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side air bag modules, free of charge. the recall began july 7, 2016. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 or volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 69m1 (for audi) and 69l9 (for vw).

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 79.97

Metadata

SID: row-dfbm_4b5p~3g5b
NHTSA ID: 16V045000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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