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2012 AUDI A3 Recall - Campaign #19V862000

 
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2012 AUDI A3 RECALL - #19V862000

RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : FRONTAL : DRIVER SIDE : INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Passat, 2011-2014 Golf A6, and 2011-2013 Audi A3 diesel vehicles, thought to have been previously repaired under one of the Takata air bag recalls. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

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Recall Details
Vehicle 2012 AUDI A3
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufactured between 7/14/2010 - 7/11/2012
Recalled on 12/5/2019
Influenced by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Owners Notified on 12/20/2019
# Affected 226
Recalled for AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
 
Description Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Passat, 2011-2014 Golf A6, and 2011-2013 Audi A3 diesel vehicles, thought to have been previously repaired under one of the Takata air bag recalls. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequences An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective action Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69R6, 69Q8, 69Q9, and 69Y5.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
See also 2012 AUDI A3 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

2012 AUDI A3 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE

2012 AUDI A3 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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