2016 VW TIGUAN RECALL - #19V535000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Tiguan and CC vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2016 VW TIGUAN |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
3/12/2015 - 12/19/2015 |
| Recalled on |
7/17/2019 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
11/25/2019 |
| # Affected |
27,822 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE |
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| Description |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Tiguan and CC vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags. |
| Consequences |
Deactivated air bags increases the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Z5. |
| 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 |
2016 VW TIGUAN Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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