NHTSA recall 19V-535 (19V535000)

air bags recall reported July 17, 2019 - about 27,822 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 19V535000
Also written as: 19V-535
Manufacturer number: 69Z5
Reported: July 17, 2019
Vehicles affected: ~27,822
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Tiguan and CC vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.

Why it is dangerous

Deactivated air bags increases the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Z5.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-535 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Volkswagen CC - 2015, 2016

Volkswagen Tiguan - 2015, 2016

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