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2015-2017 Audi R8 Spyder, Audi TT Roadster and others recall: inflator module

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on January 11, 2019. It covers about 119,394 vehicles.

vehicles affected
119,394
reported
Jan 11, 2019
owners notified
Mar 4, 2019
related complaints
112

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

What is 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.
Risk
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 4, 2019. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298; Audi owners may contact Audi at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69S8 (Audi) and 69Y5 (Volkswagen).

Recall number 19V014000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 112 complaints about airbags problems.

2017 Audi R8 Spyder2016 Audi TT Roadster2017 Audi TT Roadster2015 Volkswagen CC2016 Volkswagen CC2017 Volkswagen CC2015 Volkswagen Eos2016 Volkswagen Eos2015 Volkswagen Passat

Questions about recall 19V014000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2017 Audi R8 Spyder, Audi TT Roadster and others inflator module?

Yes. Recall 19V014000, reported on January 11, 2019, covers about 119,394 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 19V014000?

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 owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298; Audi owners may contact Audi at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69S8 (Audi) and 69Y5 (Volkswagen).

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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