Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V627000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V627000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 993 affected units, Incorrect Occupant Classification, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel 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
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.