Vehicles HIGH RISK Updated 1997-10-08

VW/AIR BAG GROUND CONTACT WIRE

Recalled Product

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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Hazard / Issue

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DISCHARGE OF STATIC ELECTRICITY UNDER LOW HUMIDITY CONDITIONS CAN ACTIVATE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WHEN THE DRIVER ENTERS OR EXITS THE VEHICLE AND FORMS AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BY TOUCHING CERTAIN AREAS OF THE STEERING WHEEL.

Issued by

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)

✅ What Should You Do?

  1. 1Stop driving this vehicle immediately — this recall involves a critical safety risk.
  2. 2Contact your nearest Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. dealer to schedule a FREE recall repair.
  3. 3By federal law, dealers must perform recall repairs at no cost to you.
  4. 4Check if your vehicle has other open recalls →
  5. 5File a complaint with NHTSA if your dealer refuses to perform the recall repair.

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