Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #97V175000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V175000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 39,300 affected units, VW/AIR BAG GROUND CONTACT WIRE, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the discharge of static electricity under low humidity conditions can activate the driver side air bag when the driver enters or exits the vehicle and forms an electrical circuit by touching certain areas of the steering wheel.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a ground wire on the driver side air bag.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V175000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1997-10-08T00:00:00

Subject: Vw/air bag ground contact wire

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 39,300

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the discharge of static electricity under low humidity conditions can activate the driver side air bag when the driver enters or exits the vehicle and forms an electrical circuit by touching certain areas of the steering wheel.

Consequence Summary: Activation of the air bag under these conditions can cause personal injury.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a ground wire on the driver side air bag.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-xu32.gedq.98rr

NHTSA ID: 97V175000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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