NHTSA Complaint #11545896 — 2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11545896
Vehicle 2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 91,986 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State TX

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while parked, the horn, cruise control, and the radio became inoperable. The message “air bag not available”, check clockspring, and check oil messages were displayed. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 91,986.

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