NHTSA recall 19V014000
Air Bags · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Passat, 2015-2016 Eos, 2015-2017 cc, 2016-2017 TT Roadster, tt Coupe, 2017 Audi r8 Coupe, and R8 Spyder vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Why it matters: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Volkswagen
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2015 Volkswagen Cc
- 2015 Volkswagen Eos
- 2015 Volkswagen Passat
- 2016 Audi Tt Roadster
- 2016 Volkswagen Cc
- 2016 Volkswagen Eos
- 2017 Audi R8 Spyder
- 2017 Audi Tt Roadster
- 2017 Volkswagen Cc
All model years NHTSA lists
2017 Audi R8 Spyder, 2016 Audi Tt Roadster, 2017 Audi Tt Roadster, 2015 Volkswagen Cc, 2016 Volkswagen Cc, 2017 Volkswagen Cc, 2015 Volkswagen Eos, 2016 Volkswagen Eos, 2015 Volkswagen Passat.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 19V014000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.