NHTSA Complaint #11459690 — 2012 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN AIR BAGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11459690
Vehicle	2012 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	March 25, 2022
Date Filed	April 5, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

Bought vehicle used--had apparently been taken in at some point prior to our purchase for clock spring recall. Clock spring has failed and cannot find replacement part at any US-based source. Driver's airbag now deactivated.

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