Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2010-2014 Volkswagen Cc, And Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, Gti, Jetta, And Tiguan, And 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwagen Vehicles. In The Affected Vehicles, Debris May Contaminate The Air Bag Clock Spring, A Spiral Wound, Flat Cable That Keeps The Air Bag Powered While The Steering Wheel Is Being Turned. This Contamination May Tear The Cable And Result In A Loss Of Electrical ConneCTIon To The Driver’S Frontal Air Bag.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
TIGUAN
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
15V483000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal
Effect Of Defect
A Loss Of Electrical ConneCTIon To The Driver’S Frontal Air Bag Will Prevent The Air Bag From Deploying In The Event Of A Vehicle Crash, Increasing The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Volkswagen Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Install A ProteCTIve Cover Over The Steering Wheel Clock Spring If The Air Bag Light Is Off. If The Airbag Light Is On And The Steering Wheel Clock Spring Requires Replacement, Dealers Will Install A New Steering Wheel Clock Spring. These Repairs Will Be Performed Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On January 15, 2016. Owners May Contact Volkswagen Customer Service At 1-800-822-8987.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20110228
End Of Manufacture
20140226
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
415825
Date Owners Notified
20160115
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20150804
Make Campaign Number
69L2