Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2006 Volkswagen Passat Sedans And Wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, And 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet Vehicles. Upon Deployment Of The Driver’S Frontal Air Bag, Excessive Internal Pressure May Cause The Inflator To Rupture.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
A3
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
16V079000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash Necessitating Deployment Of The Driver’S Frontal Air Bag, The Inflator Could Rupture With Metal Fragments Striking The Driver Or Other Occupants Resulting In Serious Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Volkswagen Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Driver’S Frontal Air Bag Inflators, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began March 2017. Volkswagen Owners May Contact Volkswagen Customer Service At 1-800-893-5298. Audi Owners May Contact Audi Customer Service At 1-800-253-2834.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
151767
Date Owners Notified
20170310
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20160210