Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V078000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V078000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2010-2014 golf, 2007-2010 passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 passat sedan and eos, 2009-2014 cc, 2009-2012 audi q5, 2010-2012 s5 cabriolet and 2010-2012 audi a5 cabriolet vehicles Includes 659,493 affected units, Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2010-2014 golf, 2007-2010 passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 passat sedan and eos, 2009-2014 cc, 2009-2012 audi q5, 2010-2012 s5 cabriolet and 2010-2012 audi a5 cabriolet vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 golf, 2007-2010 passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 passat sedan and eos, 2009-2014 cc, 2009-2012 audi q5, 2010-2012 s5 cabriolet and 2010-2012 audi a5 cabriolet vehicles. upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on april 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available. volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are available. Volkswagen owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. audi owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V078000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2016-02-10T00:00:00
Subject: Driver's frontal air bag inflator may rupture
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 659,493

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 golf, 2007-2010 passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 passat sedan and eos, 2009-2014 cc, 2009-2012 audi q5, 2010-2012 s5 cabriolet and 2010-2012 audi a5 cabriolet vehicles. upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on april 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available. volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are available. Volkswagen owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. audi owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 58.54

Metadata

SID: row-ns3x-yksx_v2nu
NHTSA ID: 16V078000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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