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SUMMARY:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles.
Upon deployment of the driver’s frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
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 driver or other occupants 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.
The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.
Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
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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