2015 Volkswagen Jetta | 2015 Volkswagen E-Golf | 2015 Volkswagen Golf — Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Published October 7, 2015 · Recall initiated: October 7, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V627000, published October 7, 2015. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2015 Volkswagen Jetta | 2015 Volkswagen E-Golf | 2015 Volkswagen Golf — Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive.
What's the hazard
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured September 8, 2014, to November 28, 2014, Golf vehicles manufactured April 2, 2014, to December 3, 2014, and E-Golf vehicles manufactured July 26, 2014, to October 18, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped a Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) that may have been manufactured improperly. As a result, the front passenger seat occupant may be improperly classified or may not be detected.
What to do
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PODS control module, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswgen's number for this recall is 69L6.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- JETTA
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2015 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2015 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF | 2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Volkswagen Jetta | 2015 Volkswagen E-Golf | 2015 Volkswagen Golf — Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V627000 on October 7, 2015. Reported hazard: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured September 8, 2014, to November 28, 2014, Golf vehicles manufactured April 2, 2014, to December 3, 2014, and E-Golf vehicles manufactured July 26, 2014, to October 18, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped a Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) that may have been manufactured improperly. As a result, the front passenger seat occupant may be improperly classified or may not be detected.
What should I do if I have this product?
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PODS control module, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswgen's number for this recall is 69L6.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLKSWAGEN. Model: JETTA.