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2007–2014 Volkswagen Eos, CC, Passat and more and 2009–2012 Audi Q5, S5 Cabriolet, A5 Cabriolet recall: Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 16V-078 · February 10, 2016 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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Recall at a glance

Campaign number
16V078000
Reported
February 10, 2016
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Part
Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module
Vehicles affected
About 659,493

What is wrong

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

The fix

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.

Affected models

Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.

Notes from the notice

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.

Frequently asked questions

Which vehicles are affected by this recall?

Audi A5 Cabriolet (2010, 2011, 2012); Audi Q5 (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012); Audi S5 Cabriolet (2010, 2011, 2012); Volkswagen CC (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014); Volkswagen Eos (2012, 2013, 2014); Volkswagen Golf (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014); and more. Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

What is the fix?

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…

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