Volkswagen in the affected vehicles, 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.
The short version
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported a problem with the air bags frontal. Here is what owners need to know.
In the affected vehicles, 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.
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.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the steering wheel clock spring if the air bag light is off, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 15V-483.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2010–2014 | Volkswagen CC |
| 2010–2013 | Volkswagen Eos |
| 2011–2014 | Volkswagen GTI |
| 2011–2014 | Volkswagen Golf |
| 2011–2014 | Volkswagen Jetta |
| 2010–2014 | Volkswagen Passat |
| 2011–2014 | Volkswagen Tiguan |
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