NHTSA Complaint #11063961 — 2012 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN AIR BAGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11063961
Vehicle	2012 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	January 21, 2018
Date Filed	January 21, 2018
Mileage	93,600 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MN

Consumer Description

WHEN BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, I HEARD A CRACK FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. AN ERROR: AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE HORN AND STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS STOPPED WORKING. THIS APPEARS TO BE A CLOCK SPRING FAILURE. I BELIEVE THIS VEHICLE WAS SUBJECT TO A PREVIOUS RECALL FOR THIS PART, AND IT WAS PROBABLY REPLACED UNDER PREVIOUS OWNERSHIP. WILL BE TAKING IT TO THE DEALER ASAP.

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