Now Hear This! VW Recall
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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has announced a recall of approximately 420,000 vehicles due to an airbag issue that may prevent airbags from deploying.
Which VW models are affected by the recall?
2010 – 2014 VW CC, Passat and Tiguan
2010 – 2013 EOS and Jetta
2011 – 2014 Golf and GTI
2011 – 2013 Jetta Sportwagen
What causes the airbag problem?
The steering wheel clock spring may become contaminated with debris, and rip a cable that controls the electrical connection to the front airbags. It this occurs, the airbags won’t deploy in a crash.
Are there any known accidents attributed to the defect?
At this time, no known accidents have been reported by VW attributing to the defect.
What do I do if my car is one of those affected?
VW is currently working on a solution. VW has noted that owners will see a warning light for the airbag if the vehicle is susceptible to the issue.
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