IT HAS BEEN OVER A YEAR SINCE THIS RECALL WAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE VW, YET NEITHER THE DEALERS, NOR THE MANUFACTURER HAVE PARTS TO SUPPORT THE RECALL; YET PARTS ARE CLEARLY AVAILABLE AS VEHICLES ARE STILL BEING PRODUCED. VOLKSWAGEN'S FAILURE TO PROVIDE REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR A SAFETY RELATED RECALL WITH THE POTENTIAL TO INFLICT S…
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IT HAS BEEN OVER A YEAR SINCE THIS RECALL WAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE VW, YET NEITHER THE DEALERS, NOR THE MANUFACTURER HAVE PARTS TO SUPPORT THE RECALL; YET PARTS ARE CLEARLY AVAILABLE AS VEHICLES ARE STILL BEING PRODUCED. VOLKSWAGEN'S FAILURE TO PROVIDE REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR A SAFETY RELATED RECALL WITH THE POTENTIAL TO INFLICT SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH IS UNCONSCIONABLE AND RECKLESS. OVER A YEAR SINCE THE RECALL BEGAN AND THEY STILL DO NOT HAVE A TIMELINE OF WHEN PARTS MAY BE AVAILABLE, THIS CLEARLY SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE OF MOTIVATION. INSTEAD THEY JUST SENT LETTERS THAT A RECALL EXISTS, NOT VERY HELPFUL IN CORRECTING A SAFETY ISSUE WITH LIFE THREATENING POTENTIAL; YET OTHER VEHICLES HAVE COMPLETED NEARLY 13 MILLION CORRECTIONS.
NHTSA ODI #10957593
Mileage unknown · Jan 8, 2017
Air Bags
RECALL SUBJECT: AIR BAGS > FRONTAL > DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE WE RECEIVED THE LETTER OF RECALL FOR ALMOST ONE YEAR, BUT EVERY TIME WE CHECK WITH VW, THEY KEPT REPLIED THE PARTS HAVE NOT ARRIVE.THAT LEAVE US TO BELIEVE WE ARE DRIVING AN UNSAFE CAR. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10940373
Mileage unknown · Dec 4, 2016
Air Bags
TAKATA AIRBAG I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL 16V078 BUT THERE IS STILL NO SOLUTION, HOW LONG DO THEY HAVE TO REMEDY THE SITUATION? THIS IS MY DAUGHTERS CAR AND I WOULD LIKE TO GET THIS DONE ASAP THX [XXX] . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10929819
Mileage unknown · Nov 18, 2016
Air Bags
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS…
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TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10926861
Mileage unknown · Nov 6, 2016
Air Bags
RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OVER 1 YEAR AGO ABOUT ISSUE, TOLD TO WAIT FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTTIONS NONE HAS BEEN RECEIVED. VEHICLE SAFETY ISSUE NOT REMEDIED
NHTSA ODI #10924523
105,000 miles · Sep 19, 2016
Air Bags
TAKATA INFLATORS I HAD RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM VW AUTO COMPANY IN THE MONTH OF MARCH THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVER SIDE SAFETY AIR BAG. HERE IS WHAT IT SAID "AKATA HAS REPORTED THAT THE DRIVER FRONTAL AIRBAG INFLATOR COULD POTENTIALLY RUPTURE IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHERE THE FRONTAL AIRBAGS ARE DESIGNE…
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TAKATA INFLATORS I HAD RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM VW AUTO COMPANY IN THE MONTH OF MARCH THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVER SIDE SAFETY AIR BAG. HERE IS WHAT IT SAID "AKATA HAS REPORTED THAT THE DRIVER FRONTAL AIRBAG INFLATOR COULD POTENTIALLY RUPTURE IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHERE THE FRONTAL AIRBAGS ARE DESIGNED TO DEPLOY. IN THE EVENT OF AN INFLATOR RUPTURE, METAL FRAGMENTS COULD PASS THROUGH THE AIRBAG CUSHION MATERIAL, WHICH MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS." IT CLEARLY SAYS THAT THIS ISSUE MIGHT RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR EVEN DEATH IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT. I DRIVE MY VW WITH MY KIDS IN IT AND GOD FORBID, IF SOMETHING WERE TO HAPPEN, IS VW TAKING THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY LOSSES INCUR? I AM SURPRISED NO ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN AS YET TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. I AM SCARED TO DRIVE THIS CAR AROUND NOW. THE THOUGHT THAT ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN TO MY FAMILY MEMBERS DURING AN EVENT HAS TAKEN AWAY THE PEACE OF MIND FROM ME. THE LEAST I EXPECT FROM VW IS TO AT LEAST GIVE A COURTESY VEHICLE UNTIL THEY RESOLVE THIS ISSUE.
NHTSA ODI #10907576
124,000 miles · Sep 7, 2016
Air Bags
THESE PARTS HAVE BEEN OUTSTANDING SINCE APRIL AND VOLKSWAGON DOES NOT HAVE ANY ETA FOR THE TAKATA PARTS FOR AIR BAG RUPTURES.
NHTSA ODI #10904407
Mileage unknown · Aug 30, 2016
Air Bags
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF…
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TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10899446
87,000 miles · Aug 8, 2016
Air Bags
TAKATA SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 69M9
NHTSA ODI #10894215
135,000 miles · Aug 2, 2016
Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL NHTSA 16V078 MAN. # 69M9 RECALL ISSUED 6 MONTHS AGO AND "NO REMEDY AVAILABLE" STILL.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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 16, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q9. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC, 2006-2010 Passat and Passat Wagon vehicles. Interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause the fuel pump to fail.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump control module, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AE.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence & remedy
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.
Remedy: 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, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are available. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 4,079 MY 2008 PASSAT AND 2,500 MY 2009 TIGUAN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0T FSI ULEV II ENGINES. THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) CONTAINING SOFTWARE THAT MAY NOT PROPERLY CONTROL ENGINE IDLE WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING TURNED ON. IN RARE CASES, THE ECM MAY UNEXPECTEDLY INCREASE ENGINE RPM.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AN ENGINE SURGE CAUSED BY AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM MAY SURPRISE THE VEHICLE OPERATOR AND CAN RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND UPDATE THE ECM SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-893-5298.
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