Issue ID | 1204985 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10744958 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 20/07/15 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 volkswagen passat. While driving at a low speed, the driver side air bag deployed inadvertently. As a result, the vehicle spun and the contact crashed into a tree. The contact was unconscious at the scene and was unable to identify the injuries sustained. The contact required medical attention. The contact was unsure if a police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an auto body repair center. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | COCONUT CREEK , FL |
VIN pattern | 1VWBS7A34FCXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | Y |
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No. of injured persons | 1 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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