NHTSA Complaint #10917627 — 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GTI

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10917627
Vehicle	2016 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	October 20, 2016
Date Filed	October 20, 2016
Mileage	2,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	LA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK REGAL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE MODULE WAS FAULTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 155,000. CONSUMER STATED HE HAS BEEN UNABLE TO FIND A NEW OR USED MODULE TO FIX THE AIR BAG LIGHT TO DO OUT ON THE SPEEDOMETER. UPDATED 7/9/18*JB *TR

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