Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
A3
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
19V862000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
Effect Of Defect
An Inflator Explosion May Result In Sharp 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 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20100714
End Of Manufacture
20120711
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
226
Date Owners Notified
20191220
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20191204
Make Campaign Number
69R6,69Q8,69Q9,69Y5