Volkswagen recalls 420,000 vehicles
NEW YORK – Volkswagen is recalling 420,000 vehicles in the United States because of a problem that can prevent front air bags from deploying in a crash.
The recall is for eight models, including the Jetta, Passat and Tiguan, with model years between 2010 and 2014. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Friday debris can rip a cable that keeps the front air bag powered, which could lead to a failure to deploy.
There were nine complaints from customers, the NHTSA said. No accidents or injuries were reported.
Volkswagen said it is still developing a fix for the problem and will notify owners when it does. But it said customers who see the air bag monitoring light illuminate should contact a dealer immediately to have the vehicle inspected or repaired.
The recalled vehicles and model years are: CC, Passat and Tiguan (2010 to 2014); Eos and Jetta (2010 to 2013); Golf and GTI (2011 to 2014); and Jetta SportWagen (2011 to 2013).