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Volkswagen Recall 69M1 Audi - 69L9 VW: Seat-Mounted Air Bag Inflators May Rupture
2015 Volkswagen Tiguan
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of a seat-mounted air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Air Bags — Side/Window
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles manufactured January 15, 2015, to January 21, 2015, and 2015 Audi Q5 vehicles manufactured January 13, 2015, to February 3, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with driver and front seat passenger seat-mounted air bag inflators that may rupture in the event of a crash.
- Actions
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 7, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69M1 (for Audi) and 69L9 (for VW).
- Documents (26)
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION Date: February 01, 2016 Subject: Upcoming Safety Recall – Side Airbag Inflators – Code 69L9
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Audi Date: February 01, 2016 Subject: Upcoming Safety Recall – Side Airbag Inflators – Code 69M1
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Defect Notice 573 Report
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2016-3
- Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-3
- Recall Quarterly Report
- Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2017-1
- Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2017-4
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