Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle has a faulty front passenger air bag inflator module that may not work properly in the event of an accident, which could lead to a malfunction during air bag deployment.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments into the passenger compartment, causing serious injury or even death. If the air bag doesn't deploy correctly, it may not protect you properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to a dealership, where they will replace the faulty air bag module free of charge. You can contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834 for more information and to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 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.
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