Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #22V543000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22V543000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2016 audi tt roadster, tt coupe, s3 sedan, r8 coupe, a3 sedan, a3 etron, a3 cabriolet, 2016 golf sportwagen, golf r, golf gti, golf a7, and e golf vehicles Includes 1,216 affected units, Air Bag Inflator May Explode or Deploy Improperly, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2016 audi tt roadster, tt coupe, s3 sedan, r8 coupe, a3 sedan, a3 etron, a3 cabriolet, 2016 golf sportwagen, golf r, golf gti, golf a7, and e golf vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 audi tt roadster, tt coupe, s3 sedan, r8 coupe, a3 sedan, a3 etron, a3 cabriolet, 2016 golf sportwagen, golf r, golf gti, golf a7, and e golf vehicles. during air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed december 16, 2022. owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 69dy and 61c1.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 22V543000
Report Received Date: 2022-07-27T00:00:00
Subject: Air bag inflator may explode or deploy improperly
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 1,216

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 69DY, 61C1
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 audi tt roadster, tt coupe, s3 sedan, r8 coupe, a3 sedan, a3 etron, a3 cabriolet, 2016 golf sportwagen, golf r, golf gti, golf a7, and e golf vehicles. during air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.
Consequence Summary: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. an improper air bag deployment may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed december 16, 2022. owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 69dy and 61c1.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 59.46

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SID: row-75tr-cvnr-sn84
NHTSA ID: 22V543000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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