Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) Is Recalling Certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen Cc, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan And Wagon, And 2012-2014 Passat Vehicles. Upon Deployment Of The Driver’S Frontal Air Bag, Excessive Internal Pressure May Cause The Inflator To Explode.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
CC
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
18V148000
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 Explode With Metal Fragments Striking The Vehicle Occupants Potentially Resulting In Serious Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Volkswagen Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Driver’S Frontal Air Bag Inflator With An Alternative Inflator, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began March 16, 2018. Owners May Contact Volkswagen Customer Service At 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’S Number For This Recall Is 69Q9. Note: This Recall Partially Supersedes Recall 16V-078.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20080514
End Of Manufacture
20111224
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
363713
Date Owners Notified
20180316
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20180306
Make Campaign Number
69Q9