Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V079000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V079000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2006 volkswagen passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 audi a3, and 2006-2009 audi a4 cabriolet vehicles Includes 151,767 affected units, Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2006 volkswagen passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 audi a3, and 2006-2009 audi a4 cabriolet vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 volkswagen passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 audi a3, and 2006-2009 audi a4 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. The recall began march 2017. 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: 16V079000
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: 151,767

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 volkswagen passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 audi a3, and 2006-2009 audi a4 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 driver or other occupants 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. The recall began march 2017. 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: 40.4

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NHTSA ID: 16V079000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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