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Volkswagen Recall 69L6: Incorrect Occupant Classification
2015 Volkswagen Golf
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.
Air Bags — Frontal — Sensor/Control Module-Inactive
- 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.
- Actions
- 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.
- Documents (15)
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Defect Notice 573 Report
- Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q4
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: November 16, 2015 Subject: Safety Recall 69L6 – Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) Control Module Certain 2015 MY Volkswagen Golf, Jetta & e-Golf Vehicles
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Certain 2015 Model Year Volkswagen e-Golf Vehicles
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Certain 2015 Model Year Volkswagen Golf and Jetta Vehicles
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - Safety Recall Code: 69L6 Subject: Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) Control Module Release Date: November 17, 2015
- Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
- Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2016-2
- Recall Quarterly Report - 2016-Q1
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Certain 2015 Model Year Volkswagen Golf and Jetta Vehicles
- Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2016-3
- Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2017-1
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