NHTSARecalled Feb 10, 2016 · #16V079000
Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Product details
- Product
- Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
- 2006 Volkswagen Passat
- 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Model numbers
- 2006 Volkswagen, 2013 Audi, 2009 Audi
- UPCs
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What you should do
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.