2014 VW GOLF RECALL - #19V862000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : FRONTAL : DRIVER SIDE : INFLATOR MODULE
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2014 VW GOLF |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
6/16/2010 - 10/2/2013 |
| Recalled on |
12/5/2019 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/20/2019 |
| # Affected |
226 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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 |
2014 VW GOLF Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
2014 VW GOLF Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2014 VW GOLF Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2014 VW GOLF Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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