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

makesAndModels

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

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V627000
Report Received Date: 2015-10-07T00:00:00
Subject: Incorrect occupant classification
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 993

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 69L6
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash, if the front passenger seat occupant is incorrectly classified or non-detected, the passenger frontal air bag may deploy improperly or not at all, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 71.8

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NHTSA ID: 15V627000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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