Recalls for 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen

DEFECT #1 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE

Posted on: 2016-02-10
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 golf and jetta sportwagen, 2007-2010 passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 passat sedan and eos, 2009-2014 cc, 2009-2012 audi q5, and 2010-2011 audi a5 cabriolet vehicles.  Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge.  Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on april 12, 2016.  Volkswagen owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.  Audi owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.