NHTSA Complaint #11375100 — 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT AIR BAGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11375100
Vehicle	2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	November 17, 2020
Date Filed	November 17, 2020
Mileage	120,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MO

Consumer Description

FAILED STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING AS DESCRIBED IN 2015 RECALL 69L2. AIRBAG LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AND ALL STEERING WHEEL BUTTONS, INCLUDING HORN, DO NOT FUNCTION. ALL SYMPTOMS BEGAN WHILE MAKING A TURN WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. DEALER REPORTS THAT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RECALL REPAIR.

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