NHTSA Complaint #11514254 — 2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11514254
Vehicle 2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Component AIR BAGS
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 121,640 miles
Crash Yes
Fire No
Injuries 1
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State RI

Consumer Description

The contact owned a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, she was involved in a multi-vehicle accident pileup after a utility truck that was two vehicles ahead of her suddenly braked. The air bags had failed to deploy. The contact's daughter did not require medical attention but had sustained a headache from the impact. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed totaled. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,640.

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