Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #19V535000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V535000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2015-2016 tiguan and cc vehicles Includes 27,822 affected units, Air Bag ECU May Malfunction, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2015-2016 tiguan and cc vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 tiguan and cc vehicles. the air bag electronic control unit (ecu) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ecu as necessary, free of charge. the recall began november 25, 2019. volkswagen's number for this recall is 69z5.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V535000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2019-07-17T00:00:00
Subject: Air bag ecu may malfunction
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 27,822

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 69Z5
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 tiguan and cc vehicles. the air bag electronic control unit (ecu) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.
Consequence Summary: Deactivated air bags increases the risk of injury. inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ecu as necessary, free of charge. the recall began november 25, 2019. volkswagen's number for this recall is 69z5.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 66.69

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NHTSA ID: 19V535000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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