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Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2010-2014 model year vehicles including the CC, Passat, Eos, Golf, GTI, Jetta, Tiguan, and Jetta Sportwagen. The recall addresses a potential loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag that could prevent it from deploying during a crash. The problem stems from debris that may contaminate the air bag clock spring—a spiral wound cable responsible for keeping the air bag powered while the steering wheel turns—which could tear the cable and disable the air bag system.
Volkswagen dealers will repair affected vehicles at no charge. If the air bag light is off, dealers will install a protective cover over the steering wheel clock spring. If the air bag light is on, dealers will replace the entire steering wheel clock spring. Owners should contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987 to receive notification and schedule their recall service.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
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.
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.
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.
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