Volkswagen CC recalled over injury risk

Recall date

July 17, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalls 2015–2016 Volkswagen CC, Tiguan

Recall number

19V535000

Brand / firm

Volkswagen

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 27,822 units

Why it was recalled

Deactivated air bags increases the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Tiguan and CC vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.

What to do

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Z5.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.