69Y7 – Incorrect Driver Frontal Air bag Installed – 2019 Volkswagen Jetta

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February 20, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V110000

Incorrect Driver Frontal Air bag Installed

In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the wrong air bag may not work correctly, increasing the risk of injury.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V110

Manufacturer VolkswageneBay Group of America, Inc.

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 4

 

Summary

VolkswageneBay Group of America (VolkswageneBay) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta vehicles. An incorrect driver frontal airbag may have been installed during a service/repair visit.

 

Remedy

VolkswageneBay will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag with the correct part, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact VolkswageneBay customer service at 1-800-893-5298. VolkswageneBay’s number for this recall is 69Y7.

 

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

 

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Safety Recall
Code: 69Y7

SubjectDriver Frontal Airbag
Release DateApril 19, 2019
Affected VehiclesU.S.A. & CANADA:     Certain 2019 MY VolkswageneBay Jetta

USA: Four (4) vehicles / Canada: Two (2) vehicles

Check Campaigns/Actions screen in Elsa on the day of repair to verify that a VIN qualifies for repair under this action.  Elsa is the only valid campaign inquiry & verification source. 

  • Campaign status must show “open.”
  • If Elsa shows other open action(s), inform your customer so that the work can also be completed at the same time the vehicle is in the workshop for this campaign.
Problem DescriptionAn incorrect driver frontal airbag may have been installed during a service/repair visit. There is a risk that the airbag may not work correctly and, as a result, potential for increased injury in the event of crash with airbag deployment.
Corrective ActionReplace driver frontal airbag.
Parts InformationDue to the very small number of affected vehicles (four (4) in the USA and two (2) in Canada), there will be no parts allocation. If parts are needed to support a vehicle repair, please contact the Parts Specialists via phone (800-767-6552), email (VWoAPartsSpecialists@vweBay.com) or chat /text with the VIN to order.
Code VisibilityOn or about April 19, 2019, affected vehicles will be listed on the Inventory Vehicle Open Campaign Action report under My Dealership Reports (found on www.vwhub.com & OMD Web). A list will not be posted for dealers who do not have any affected vehicles.

On or about April 19, 2019, this campaign code will show open on affected vehicles in Elsa.

On or about April 19, 2019, affected vehicles will be identified with this campaign code in the VIN Lookup tool at www.vw.com and on the NHTSA VIN lookup tool at www.safercar.gov.

Additional Information Please alert everyone in your dealership about this action, including Sales, Service, Parts and Accounting personnel.  Contact Warranty if you have any questions.

IMPORTANT REMINDER ON VEHICLES AFFECTED BY SAFETY & COMPLIANCE RECALLS

New Vehicles in Dealer Inventory: It is a violation of federal law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of motor vehicle equipment (including a tire) covered by this notification under a sale or lease until the defect or noncompliance is remedied. By law, dealers must correct, prior to delivery for sale or lease, any vehicle that fails to comply with an applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard or that contains a defect relating to motor vehicle safety.

Pre-Owned Vehicles in Dealer Inventory: Dealers should not deliver any pre-owned vehicles in their inventory which are involved in a safety or compliance recall until the defect has been remedied.

Dealers must ensure that every affected inventory vehicle has this campaign completed before delivery to consumers.

Fill out and affix Campaign Completion Label (CAMP 010 000) after work is complete. Labels can be ordered at no cost via the Compliance Label Ordering portal at www.vwhub.com.

Claim Entry Instructions

After campaign has been completed, enter claim as soon as possible to help prevent work from being duplicated elsewhere. Attach the Elsa screen print showing action open on the day of repair to the repair order.  If customer refused campaign work:

  • U.S. dealers: Submit request via WISE under the Campaigns/Update/Recall Closure option.
  • Canada dealers: Upload the repair order [signed by customer] to Volkswagen WIN/Operations/Campaign Closure.   
Service Number 69Y7
Damage Code 0099
Parts Vendor Code WWO
Claim Type Sold vehicle: 7 10

Unsold vehicle: 7 90

Causal Indicator Mark driver frontal airbag as causal part*
Vehicle Wash/Loaner Do not claim wash/loaner under this action

U.S.A.: Loaner/rental coverage cannot be claimed under this action. However, loaner/rental may be covered under the mobility program. Please refer to section 3.30 in the VolkswageneBay Warranty Policy and Procedures Manual for loaner claims information and reimbursement details.

Canada: Loaner/rental coverage cannot be claimed under this action. Please refer to t VolkswageneBay Service Loaner Program to determine loaner eligibility.

Criteria I.D. 01
 Replace driver frontal airbag

Labor operation: 6958 55 99 50 T.U.

 

Quantity Part Number Description
1.00 17A880201F 81U Driver Frontal Airbag*

 

-AND-

Clear DTCs after airbag installation.

Labor operation:  0150 00 99   Time stated on diagnostic protocol (max 20 TU)

 


Customer Letter Example (USA)

<MONTH YEAR>

<CUSTOMER NAME>
<CUSTOMER ADDRESS>
<CUSTOMER CITY STATE ZIPCODE>

This notice applies to your vehicle:  <VIN>

NHTSA: 19V110

Subject:Safety Recall 69Y7 – Driver Frontal Airbag
Certain 2019 Model Year VolkswageneBay Jetta Vehicles

 

Dear VolkswageneBay Owner,

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. VolkswageneBay has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2019 model year VolkswageneBay Jetta vehicles. Our records show that you are the owner of a vehicle affected by this action.

What is the issue?An incorrect driver frontal airbag may have been installed during a service/repair visit. There is a risk that the airbag may not work correctly and, as a result, potential for increased injury in the event of crash with airbag deployment.
What will we do? To correct this defect, your authorized VolkswageneBay dealer will replace the driver frontal airbag. This work will take about an hour to complete and will be performed for you free of charge.
What should you do? Please contact your authorized VolkswageneBay dealer without delay to schedule this recall repair. To set up an appointment online, please visit www.vw.com/find-adealer. Your dealer will need to order the part for your vehicle.
Lease vehicles and address changes If you are the lessor and registered owner of the vehicle identified in this action, the law requires you to forward this letter immediately via first-class mail to the lessee within ten (10) days of receipt. If you have changed your address or sold the vehicle, please fill out the enclosed prepaid Owner Reply card and mail it to us so we can update our records.
Can we assist you further? If your authorized VolkswageneBay dealer fails or is unable to complete this work free of charge within a reasonable time, or if you should have any questions about this communication, please reach out to us using your preferred method of communication at www.vw.com/contact or by calling us at 800-893-5298.
Checking your vehicle for open Recalls and Service Campaigns  To check your vehicle’s eligibility for repair under this or any other recall/service campaign, please visit www.vw.com/owners/recalls and enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) into the Recall/Service Campaign Lookup tool.

 

If you still cannot obtain satisfaction, you may file a complaint with:  The Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590; or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to https://www.safercar.gov.

We apologize for any inconvenience this matter may cause; however we are taking this action to help ensure your safety and continued satisfaction with your vehicle.

Sincerely,

VolkswageneBay Customer Protection


Customer Letter Example  (CANADA)

<MONTH YEAR>

<CUSTOMER NAME>
<CUSTOMER ADDRESS>
<CUSTOMER CITY STATE ZIPCODE>

This notice applies to your vehicle:  <VIN>

Subject:Safety Recall 69Y7 – Driver Frontal Airbag
Certain 2019 Model Year VolkswageneBay Jetta Vehicles

 

Dear VolkswageneBay Owner,

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. VolkswageneBay has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2019 model year VolkswageneBay Jetta vehicles. Our records show that you are the owner of a vehicle affected by this action.

What is the issue?An incorrect driver frontal airbag may have been installed during a service/repair visit. There is a risk that the airbag may not work correctly and, as a result, potential for increased injury in the event of crash with airbag deployment.
What will we do? To correct this defect, your authorized VolkswageneBay dealer will replace the driver frontal airbag. This work will take about an hour to complete and will be performed for you free of charge.
What should you do? Please contact your authorized VolkswageneBay dealer without delay to schedule this recall repair. Your dealer will need to order the part for your vehicle.
Lease vehicles and address changes If you are the lessor and registered owner of the vehicle identified in this action, the law requires you to forward this letter immediately via first-class mail to the lessee within ten (10) days of receipt. If you have changed your address or sold the vehicle, please fill out the enclosed prepaid Owner Reply card and mail it to us so we can update our records.
Can we assist you further? If your authorized VolkswageneBay dealer fails or is unable to complete this work free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact Customer Relations, Monday through Friday from 8AM to 8PM EST by phone at 1-800-822-8987 or via our “Contact Us” page at www.vw.ca.

 

We apologize for any inconvenience this matter may cause; however we are taking this action to help ensure your safety and continued satisfaction with your vehicle.   

Sincerely,

VolkswageneBay Customer Protection



1 Affected Product

Vehicle

VOLKSWAGENeBayJETTA2019

 


8 Associated Documents

ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) – PRI

RCONL-19V110-7283.pdf 38.746KB

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-19V110-4852.pdf 245.15KB

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Recall 573 Report

RCLRPT-19V110-2172.PDF 214.988KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Date: April 18, 2019 Repair Available – Safety Recall 69Y7 / Driver Frontal Airbag

RCMN-19V110-2593.pdf 25.967KB

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-19V110-4099.pdf 576.437KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-2

RCLQRT-19V110-1724.PDF 211.146KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-3

RCLQRT-19V110-7776.PDF 211.24KB

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