2013 Volkswagen Eos | 2014 Volkswagen Eos | 2012 Volkswagen Eos | 2011 Volkswagen Cc | 2012 Volkswagen Cc | 2012 Audi Q5 | 2011 Audi Q5 | 2010 Volkswagen Passat | 2010 Audi Q5 | 2010 Volkswagen Cc | 2009 Audi Q5 | 2009 Volkswagen Cc | 2009 Volkswagen Passat | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | 2011 Volkswagen Golf | 2012 Audi S5 Cabriolet | 2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet | 2013 Volkswagen Golf | 2013 Volkswagen Passat — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Published February 10, 2016 · Recall initiated: February 10, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V078000, published February 10, 2016. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2013 Volkswagen Eos | 2014 Volkswagen Eos | 2012 Volkswagen Eos | 2011 Volkswagen Cc | 2012 Volkswagen Cc | 2012 Audi Q5 | 2011 Audi Q5 | 2010 Volkswagen Passat | 2010 Audi Q5 | 2010 Volkswagen Cc | 2009 Audi Q5 | 2009 Volkswagen Cc | 2009 Volkswagen Passat | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | 2011 Volkswagen Golf | 2012 Audi S5 Cabriolet | 2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet | 2013 Volkswagen Golf | 2013 Volkswagen Passat — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- EOS
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2013 VOLKSWAGEN EOS | 2014 VOLKSWAGEN EOS | 2012 VOLKSWAGEN EOS | 2011 VOLKSWAGEN CC | 2012 VOLKSWAGEN CC | 2012 AUDI Q5 | 2011 AUDI Q5 | 2010 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 2010 AUDI Q5 | 2010 VOLKSWAGEN CC | 2009 AUDI Q5 | 2009 VOLKSWAGEN CC | 2009 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 2011 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF | 2012 AUDI S5 CABRIOLET | 2012 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET | 2013 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF | 2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Volkswagen Eos | 2014 Volkswagen Eos | 2012 Volkswagen Eos | 2011 Volkswagen Cc | 2012 Volkswagen Cc | 2012 Audi Q5 | 2011 Audi Q5 | 2010 Volkswagen Passat | 2010 Audi Q5 | 2010 Volkswagen Cc | 2009 Audi Q5 | 2009 Volkswagen Cc | 2009 Volkswagen Passat | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | 2011 Volkswagen Golf | 2012 Audi S5 Cabriolet | 2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet | 2013 Volkswagen Golf | 2013 Volkswagen Passat — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V078000 on February 10, 2016. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLKSWAGEN. Model: EOS.