Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #19V862000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V862000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2012-2015 passat, 2011-2014 golf a6, and 2011-2013 audi a3 diesel vehicles, thought to have been previously repaired under one of the takata air bag recalls Includes 226 affected units, Driver Side Air Bag Inflator May Explode, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2012-2015 passat, 2011-2014 golf a6, and 2011-2013 audi a3 diesel vehicles, thought to have been previously repaired under one of the takata air bag recalls
Defect Summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2015 passat, 2011-2014 golf a6, and 2011-2013 audi a3 diesel vehicles, thought to have been previously repaired under one of the takata air bag recalls. the driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Corrective Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side air bag inflators, free of charge. the recall began december 20, 2019. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69r6, 69q8, 69q9, and 69y5.