2016 VW E-GOLF RECALL - #22V543000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : FRONTAL : PASSENGER SIDE : INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2016 VW E-GOLF |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
7/28/2022 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
12/16/2022 |
| # Affected |
1,216 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
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| Description |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly. |
| Consequences |
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. An improper air bag deployment may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 23, 2022. A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available in late December 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69DY and 61C1. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| See also |
2016 VW E-GOLF Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2016 VW E-GOLF Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, PROPULSION SYSTEM, TRACTION BATTERY
2016 VW E-GOLF Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2016 VW E-GOLF Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2016 VW E-GOLF Recall for AIR BAGS, SIDE/WINDOW
2016 VW E-GOLF Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2016 VW E-GOLF Recall for SEAT BELTS, PRETENSIONER
2016 VW E-GOLF Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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