2013 VW GOLF RECALL - #18V148000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : FRONTAL : DRIVER SIDE : INFLATOR MODULE
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2013 VW GOLF |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
3/17/2009 - 10/30/2013 |
| Recalled on |
3/8/2018 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/16/2018 |
| # Affected |
363,713 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2013 VW GOLF Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
2013 VW GOLF Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2013 VW GOLF Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2013 VW GOLF Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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