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Arrange a VOLKSWAGEN Recall Repair

Have your VIN ready. Ask an authorized dealer to confirm your vehicle is affected and whether the free repair is available.

NHTSA campaign: 16V078000

Customer service number in this filing: 1-800-893-5298

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Bring your VIN and recall campaign number. Ask for a repair order confirming completed work. Check any do-not-drive or park-outside instructions in the original filing.

Original NHTSA repair instructions

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are available. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.