Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V148000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V148000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2009-2014 volkswagen cc, 2010-2014 golf, 2010-2014 eos, 2007-2010 passat sedan and wagon, and 2012-2014 passat vehicles Includes 363,713 affected units, Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2009-2014 volkswagen cc, 2010-2014 golf, 2010-2014 eos, 2007-2010 passat sedan and wagon, and 2012-2014 passat vehicles

Defect Summary

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

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. the recall began march 16, 2018. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 69q9. note: this recall partially supersedes recall 16v-078.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V148000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2018-03-06T00:00:00
Subject: Driver's frontal air bag inflator may rupture
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 363,713

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 69Q9
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 volkswagen cc, 2010-2014 golf, 2010-2014 eos, 2007-2010 passat sedan and wagon, and 2012-2014 passat vehicles. upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode 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 inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. the recall began march 16, 2018. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 69q9. note: this recall partially supersedes recall 16v-078.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 68.39

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NHTSA ID: 18V148000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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