Volkswagen Recall Tied to Air Bag Connection

The 420,000-vehicle recall addresses a potential electrical connection problem that can prevent the driver’s front air bag from deploying.

by Staff

August 14, 2015

Volkswagen Recall Tied to Air Bag Connection — **Screen shot courtesy of Kelley Blue Book via YouTube.**

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**Screen shot courtesy of Kelley Blue Book via YouTube.**

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 420,000 2010-2013 model-year Jetta and Eos cars; 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, Passat and Tiguan vehicles; 2011-2014 Golf and GTI vehicles and 2011-2013 MY Jetta Sportwagens.

The recall will allow Volkswagen dealers to fix an electrical problem that might cause the driver’s front air bag to malfunction, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring – a spiral-wound, flat cable that keeps the air bag powered while the steering wheel is being turned.

“This contamination may tear the cable and result in a loss of electrical connection to the driver’s frontal air bag,” NHTSA said. “A loss of electrical connection to the driver’s frontal air bag will prevent the air bag from deploying in the event of a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury.”

Vehicle owners affected by the recall can reach Volkswagen customer service at (800) 822-8987.

Topics:Recalls Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Tiguan Volkwagen 2012-MY 2014-MY 2013-MY 2011-MY NHTSA Volkswagen Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Golf 2010-MY Air Bags Safety

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