March 8, 2018 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V159000 Improperly Torqued Engine Support Bolts If the engine support bolts were not properly tightened, an unexpected engine breakdown or loss of engine power may occur, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V159 Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Components ENGINE Potential Number of Units Affected 4 Summary Volkswagen … Read more
February 9, 2018 Incorrect Driver Air Bag Installed/FMVSS 208 In the event of a crash, the incorrect air bags may not protect the driver as intended, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V102 Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Components AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected 3,768 Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) … Read more
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V662 Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected 5,509 Back-Up Lights may not be Bright Enough/FMVSS 108 If the back-up lights are not bright enough, other drivers may not see the vehicle reversing, or the driver may back into an obstacle, increasing the risk of a crash. … Read more
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V955 Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Components SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected 5,947 Air Bags or Seat Belt Pretensioners may not Deploy In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk … Read more
NHTSA 16V045 VW 16V045 Audi SUMMARY: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles manufactured January 15, 2015, to January 21, 2015, and 2015 Audi Q5 vehicles manufactured January 13, 2015, to February 3, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with driver and front seat passenger seat-mounted air … Read more