Issue ID | 1501941 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11133062 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 22/09/18 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I am requesting that dot nhtsa investigate a safety issue with clock switch part on my 2015 vw passat, which controls both the air bags and the horn. I purchased the car new in sept 2015. I started my car with 42,500 miles and the airbag light came on and stayed on. The vehicle was stationary in a flat parking lot the first time i noticed the air bag light. When i drove the vehicle and turned the steering wheel there were clicking noises coming from the steering wheel area. When i got home, i googled a couple possible causes and scheduled the vehicle in to a mechanic. Before i could get vehicle in for service, the horn and other steering wheel controls went out. I was left without airbags and a horn on a vehicle that i drive daily. The mechanic determined that the clock spring needs to be replaced. I am responsible for all repair costs. An august 2015 clock spring recall included 416,000 vehicles including 2010-2014 passat vehicles. My vehicle repair is for the same part, but the year of vehicle is not included in the recall. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 42500 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | XENIA, OH |
VIN pattern | 1VWAT7A31FCXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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